About the Fiat 500
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2012 Fiat 500 is a small car offered in a 3D hatchback body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $22,990 for the Base variant and topping out at $27,990 for the BY Diesel.
There are 3 variants of the 500 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in June of 2011.
Engine options include 1.4L multi-point injection (74kW/131Nm) and null turbo multi-point injection (63kW/145Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 6-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The 2012 500 was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
2012 Fiat 500 Price
By Diesel
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.4L, 6-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $25,990 |
| 1.4L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $27,990 |
Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.4L, 6-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $24,990 |
| 1.4L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $26,990 |
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 0.9L, 6-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $22,990 |
| 0.9L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $24,990 |
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2012 Fiat 500 Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2012 Fiat 500 Fuel Economy
There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Fiat 500
The most fuel efficient Fiat 500 is the Base with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a TURBO MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 3.9L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Fiat 500 that uses the most amount of fuel is the By Diesel with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.4L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 6.1L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Fiat 500 variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Fiat 500 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 5.8 L/100km |
| 1.4L, 6-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.1 L/100km |
2012 Fiat 500 Warranty
What is the warranty on a Fiat 500?
The Fiat 500 offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
Fiat 500 FAQs
The cheapest Fiat 500 is the Base that starts from $22,990.
The most expensive Fiat 500 is the By Diesel that starts from $27,990.
The best towing capacity of a Fiat 500 is 800 kg offered by the following variants: Base, Sport and By Diesel.
The largest Fiat 500 is the Base which measures 1627mm wide, 3546mm in length and sits 1488mm tall.
The most powerful Fiat 500 is the Sport which has 74kW of power from its 1.4L MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.
The Fiat 500 is built in Italy and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Fiat 500 is the Sport which weighs 1370 kg (kerb weight).
The Fiat 500 uses premium unleaded.