Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
27 -31 City / 34 -40 HWY
Horsepower
101 -160
Seats
4
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Riley C
Fiat comfortable cruising.
The gas mileage is really great. I only have to refuel every other month. The handling is reminiscent of great Italian racing and craftsmanship. My favorite things about the car are the sunroof, Bose sound system and heated seats. I plan on having this vehicle for as long as I can.
accountCircle Michael L
2013 Fiat 500 Pop with automatic transmission
The 2013 Fiat Pop is a great little car. It gets mid 30's mpg. It is small and agile little care. Easy to park. Good luggage space for such a little car. One hundred and one horsepower may seem like too little, but because of its low weight is ample. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a small economy car.
accountCircle Justas J
It is really good and city car.
I just got this car so actually so I cannot tell what common problems does it have. It drives very nice and I like it have no issue about parking in New York city it can fit anywhere. What I do not like it about it is a trunk size, if you want to have a big trunk you have to fold the seats.
accountCircle Sharon S
Interior of my vehicle is red which makes the car unique.
Good on gas, comfortable to drive. Not good for family and children as the size of the vehicle is too small. A good commuting vehicle for young adults to school and or work. I plan on keeping this vehicle around for years to come. Have yet to have any issues.
accountCircle Ashley R
Definitely the best car I've owned.
I have had this vehicle since it was new and I have had very minimal problems with it. I seem to go through headlights more often than I have with my previous vehicles, but it's a minimal cost compared to the cost of other vehicle issues it could have. Overall, a great vehicle.
accountCircle Madison M
It is very small. But has a very top of the line sound system.
Very fuel efficient. Just keeps running. Easy to park. Cons: only 4 seats.
accountCircle Ashleigh T
Best. Car. Ever!! So in love with my Fiat
I haven't had any significant problems with my car other than routine maintenance. I love how the car drives and how fun it is. I get a lot of compliments on my car. It travels very well. I've taken it on two 10+ hour trips and have never had a problem with it. The gas mileage is amazing!! Honestly the best part of the car
accountCircle Carol G
Very Fuel efficient car , reliable and easy to care for
Zippy , fuel efficient , economical and easy to drive .

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Josh P
Bad gas mileage, lousy electronics. Do not buy, ever
Bad gas mileage, faulty electronics, no storage space. Small gas tank, no pick up for merging with traffic
accountCircle Ari W
It is a fun little car to get around small distances.
The charging of the vehicle is a real problem. Only allow up to about 50 miles range in the winter and takes over 24 hrs to charge if you have the regular charger. The range in the summer can reach to 100 miles on a good day. The dealer support is terrible and the leasing company Chrysler financial will rip you off when returning a lease with extra bogus chargers.
accountCircle Ana H
0 to 60 eventually in my Fiat
No pick up, breaks easily, parts hard to find, expensive oil change, battery change is difficult, blind spots dangerous, and I'm not even at 100,000 miles. Drives well until you realize you're going too fast, perfect for parking, and comfortable for long distance driving
accountCircle Frankie L
Fiat 500 lounge. The good bad and ugly!
It is fun to drive. However it is not practical. I have to fold the seats down to do laundry. The cost of maintenance is low. It is easy to fill up with gas and easy on gas. Tires are a hard find. It is comfortable and is roomier inside than you think. No leg room in back seat though.
accountCircle Latina B
The fiat 500 could use a little more upgrading and work.
The fiat 500 pop is a good vehicle for older folks who do not do much driving, as well as better driven in warmer states rather than those with the winter season. My car is terrible in the snow, it is very light in weight and tends to slide and get stuck more often than not. The body is so low to the ground that anything in the road, a small animal, an ice chunk, etc.. Scraps the bottom carrier. A couple things I've noticed about this vehicle is the quality of the door handles, I have had this vehicle for 5 years and have needed to replace the driver door handle twice and the passenger handle once, they are poorly assembled. Another thing I have had to replace numerous times higher the years are the headlights and brake lights, I seem to always have one blown or out. The comfort and features of the car are pretty nice, but the quality of everything else needs improvement.
accountCircle Melissa R
Fiat= fix it again tomorrow.
The car work amazing during the first 3 years but now something is always breaking down. From window motor being replace to engine work. Most repairs are expensive because the car is foreign. The car is great for a signal person but not for a growing family.
accountCircle sarah M
I love that my car is so tiny and cute.
I like how little my car is but it isn't very fast. It picks up speed very slowly. I can't hold very much stuff in it and it can get kind of crammed. When I go past 55 mph my car starts to shake which can get scary when I get on the highways. I love that it's white and cute.
accountCircle Amy S
People cannot see you sometimes especially when they are in a large vehicle.
I like that it is small but that has also been a problem. I have had several people veer into me because they didn't see me. HAsn't broken down on me which is good

FIAT 500 Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Pop
101 HP 30-34 MPG 4 Seats
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Sport
101 HP 30-34 MPG 4 Seats
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Sport Cattiva
101 HP 30-34 MPG 4 Seats
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Gucci
101 HP 30-34 MPG 4 Seats
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Lounge
101 HP 30-34 MPG 4 Seats
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Turbo
135 HP 31 MPG 4 Seats
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Turbo Cattiva
135 HP 31 MPG 4 Seats
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Abarth
160 HP 31 MPG 4 Seats
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2013 FIAT 500 Owner Reviews

4.40
149 Reviews
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5 stars 60%
4 stars 26%
3 stars 11%
2 stars 3%
1 star 1%
accountCircle Alex O on June 14, 2021
Fiat 500 - need sport model for sure.
I love my fiat 500 but I do not think it is fast enough for safety/safe merging/etc without the sport mode turned on. There is no spare tire but it does come with a cool tire inflation and repair kit, and I have never had any problems. I have owned the car for 8 years and never had any problems with it! Back seats fold down to create a surprising amount of trunk storage when needed.
accountCircle Melissa R on June 1, 2021
Fiat= fix it again tomorrow.
The car work amazing during the first 3 years but now something is always breaking down. From window motor being replace to engine work. Most repairs are expensive because the car is foreign. The car is great for a signal person but not for a growing family.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Marissa O.

It is very trendy and fun to drive. It is also extremely safe with airbags everywhere. On top of being great on gas. The color selection is great! I like how tech savvy it is as well. I could not ask for a better fun car to drive.

likeFilled Jenna R.

It kept me safe when I got into a life threatening car wreck. It is small but mighty and I wouldn't want any other car. This is my second fiat.:) A con of the fiat would definitely it being only 3 cylinders BC it is difficult to merge onto the highway.

likeFilled Deb O.

It has excellent gas mileage. It is easy to park. It is fun to drive around town, especially with the top down. People like to check it out. It has a small trunk that holds a surprising amount of groceries. The backseat is small, but. It used too much.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Marissa O.

There are not very many cons to the car. The biggest would be how fast it needs maintenance after 5 years. Every few months it needs new brakes and such. I do not drive often or far in my car to consistently need this type of maintenance.

dislikeFilled Jenna R.

It is only 3 cylinder so it can become very difficult to merge onto the highway. The car is very small so you can feel every bump and rock. And there is definitely not enough room for 4 people to fit comfortably.

dislikeFilled Deb O.

Mechanics cannot find a problem when it gets hot outside, the engine overheats and shuts down, often at stop lights. It seems to chug and hiccup before it starts displaying the thermometer icon. It always starts right up, but still frustrating.

Ranks #14 Small Cars by Owners

The 2013 FIAT 500 has an average owner rating of 4.43 out of 5 which ranks it #14 of 39 other Small Cars.

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car
4.74
2
car
4.68
14
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4.4

Ranks #11 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2013 FIAT 500 has a combined MPG of 39 which ranks it #11 of 38 other Small Cars.

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122 MPG
2
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48 MPG
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34 MPG

Is The 2013 FIAT 500 A Good Car?

Yes! Super cute great gas mileage and comfortable seats. I like the Bluetooth audio and cell phone connection.
Kelly M.
Yes! It a fun and quick little vehicle that is great for errands around town. The manual transmission is what makes it what it is.
maria h.
Yes it is a great vehicle. Compact but roomy, trendy, and easy to drive. It is also extremely safe with several airbags.
Marissa O.
Yes it is a great vehicle with only a few issues. Engine runs perfectly, wheelbase is a little short, the paint could be thicker.
Mark P.
I absolutely love it. It is cute and little and gets amazing gas mileage. It is also a very safe vehicle given it is size. Overall I give it a 9 out of 10.
Diana H.
Absolutely! Good gas mileage. Has a lot of room for people and storage even those it is very small. Excellent city car.
Sarah B.
Yes, even though it is a smaller car, which would not be favorable in case of an accident, the consumption of gasoline and overall condition is amazing
Tanner C.
Yes it’s a beautiful blue color. Automatic with steering wheel, gas, brake, etcetera. Too bad it smells like an ashtray since my husband smokes like a chimney.
Chelsea L.

How Reliable Is The 2013 FIAT 500?

Yes. No problems so far. The car was previously owned by my parents and they took good care of the vehicle.
Kelly M.
It is very reliable and has never given me an issue. In the 5 years since purchased it has never once had a major issue. The largest issue was a new tire due to running over a nail.
maria h.
It is very reliable. I have had zero issues or recalls on my car. It is easy to drive as well and very safe.
Marissa O.
Yes it is reliable no issues with it running. The only thing I have worried about is a tire going flat since there is no spare tire or even a place to mount one.
Mark P.
The fiat is very dependable and has never left me stranded. It does have small issues but are all easily fixed for under $200.
Diana H.
I have had no problems with my car. I keep my oil changed regularly. I drive a lot and have never even had a service light on.
Sarah B.
My car was a hand me down from my mother and it is in exceptional conditions, super reliable and I have never had an issue
Taff B.
Window broke but my dad could fix it in fifteen minutes. He’s just between too many jobs right now. Gas mileage is great though.
Stacy M.

Is The 2013 FIAT 500 A Good Value?

I bought this vehicle used for way less than blue book value from my parents at $2000.00. I saw this car listed used for much more at around $9000.00.
Kelly M.
Great value for the price. It lives up to its fun factor and is reliable. For it is small size it actually has a lot of space.
maria h.
It was a an extremely great value for all that was included! Everything with some extra features totaled to $18,000 brand new.
Marissa O.
Since buying the abarth 458 the value has come down dramatically. I purchased the vehicle for around $22,000 but it can now be purchased used for around $10,000.
Mark P.
I bought my fiat 500 pop used. It only had 38,000 miles on it and I paid $7,600. I think it was a great price.
Diana H.
It is a great value. The base models start under $15k but you can add special feature and bump up the price. Very reasonable great value.
Sarah B.
I paid about 12,000 if I remember right. I love it. I hardly drove it through. My husband uses it for work.
L F.
I believe it was $23,000. Great value, especially since it was new. It is currently leased but I am so glad that I purchased it
Kaitlyn H.

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