Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
24 -31 City / 32 -40 HWY
Horsepower
101 -160
Seats
4
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Anna S
My fiat is called the igloo since its white. I named it that.
The ac is out currently, and it's hot when I drive so I have to roll down the windows. Other than that, it runs just fine except for a few electronic issues like the tire pressure reading. I just got it registered again and it seems to be doing just fine except for the air conditioner, I will have to get it serviced soon.
accountCircle Jessica S
Having a small but amazing car is easy with fiat 500.
To be such a small vehicle, it is very spacious inside. Mine is white and beige and it captures a lot of light. It has never given me any issue. Ac, sound, seats and everything else are great. Since it is so small you can park anywhere and drive through cars in the expressways without any issue. I have driven it for long trips of 6 and 20 hours, and never a problem.
accountCircle Beverly A
Fuel economy and warranty.
Like fuel economy. Like warranty. Like the way it handles.
accountCircle Macie M
She’s safe, sassy, and sporty!
I absolutely love my 2015 fiat pop. It is small and sporty with a lot of sass. She’s cherry red with dark tinted window. The inside is incredible roomy. The heated leather seats and sunroof makes it gray to drive no matter the season or weather. I have been rear ended a couple times; no marks or dents were left. She’s built very well and sturdy. I feel very safe knowing it is not going to crumble like a tin can.
accountCircle Heidi S
I love my fiat 500! Cute, compact, and fun!
I love my fiat 500. It's a fun, cute little car to drive. Even though it is small, I can still fit a lot of things in it because the back seats fold down. What I dislike about the vehicle is that it is a 4 cyl vehicle so it doesn't have very much pickup when it comes to gaining speed quickly.
accountCircle JoAnn J
Fiat 500 - fast and fun fiat
Excellent fuel mileage. Good performance. Plenty of room for a small car. Split rear seats that fold help on trips.
accountCircle Mina S
Cute, funny and useful car
I love my fiat 500 pop mint. My car is very light and doing well. I'm using this car more than 4 years, but no significant problems at all. I just changed battery once. Even that, fiat dealership is paid it. And when you using back seat as a storage, that is really big. You can carry 55' TV box in it. One more thing. I live in Los Angeles, and very easy to park.
accountCircle April M
It's compact and fun. Decent gas mileage. Great technology
I love the fun and uniqueness of the vehicle. It has great technology for the price.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Lily C
The fiat 500 2015 sport has its pros and cons, mainly cons in my opinion.
The fiat 500 2015 sport is a very small car, which makes it hard to work on, hard to travel in, and does not fit a lot inside. It gets good gas mileage but that is about it. No backup camera, no digital stereo, no remote start. It is small so it is easy to drive and may be good for someone’s first car but not good for the long run especially if you need to move things a lot.
accountCircle alice H
Hear outside noise, feel bumpy road, radio suddenly burst, serviced many times.
First of all I bought fiat because of its overall appearance and easy to park and drove around in busy city. But when driving, you know all the windows are closed but it feels like they are all open. I hear loud noise and even driving over little bumps on the road, you can feel all the in-and-out road condition. Plus, having this vehicle for about 3 yrs., I do not know how many times I went to service for problems. There is no easy fix on these. Once the warranty ends, it's all over. You will pay ton of money and time.
accountCircle Sandra K
Horrible acceleration and handling.
I understand this is a small vehicle, but the acceleration is terrible. Especially trying to accelerate into traffic on the interstate. Also, this vehicle handles horribly with just a light layer of snow on the roads. The snow was u expected while traveling. Driving 15 mph just to stay on the road while others were flying by. This was with brand new tires!
accountCircle Erica S
The FIAT 500 Pop is a great car for a first time driver
I have not had many mechanical problems with this car. There was only one time where the window motor broke and I needed to get that replaced. Other than that, no problems. My car is very basic, there are no power seats, no screen display, no automatic headlights, or anything like that. It is a very basic car. It is also low on power which isn't a problem for me since I drive the stick shift version which gives it a little bit of a boost, but may bother other people buying this car. The size is very compact which I like as it makes it easy to drive and easy to park. The main issue I have with it is the lack of features and that the Bluetooth system doesn't work that well either. It won't connect to my newer phone.
accountCircle Sally S
Great car and great on gas.
This is honestly a great car for a single person. It is great on gas and great to get around in with how small it is. I am expecting a baby so it is almost time to trade in for something bigger. I will miss this car but I am excited about having more space.
accountCircle Mira F
The car is black with black interior and red trimming on the tires
The tires always go bare or need an alignment. It is very compacted so if you have a family this car is not for you. But other than that it is a great first car for a teenage girl. If you decide to get this car get it a sport mode it is great for when you need to get somewhere in a hurry.
accountCircle Anna G
Great little city car, some minor problems.
It is somewhat reliable, and the engine has gotten me to 80,000 miles. The only problems that they all have is they have power window failures, the arm rest will fall off, and the trim will rust away in the hot climate you may be in. It is a good car and runs well in the city as it has great gas mileage. It is also cute and sporty if you are into the look of it. The car is also like a little tin can and will ding anytime you even kind of hit it.
accountCircle Megan K
My driver side seat can lift up and down, the seat belts on the side.
I love my car, it is really nice Bluetooth is a little sketch. The tires pressure is strange. I wish the trunk space was bigger.

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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Ribelle
101 HP 30-34 MPG 4 Seats
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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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Lounge
101 HP 30-34 MPG 4 Seats
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1957 Edition
101 HP 30-34 MPG 4 Seats
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Turbo
135 HP 27-30 MPG 4 Seats
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Abarth
160 HP 27-30 MPG 4 Seats
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2015 FIAT 500 Owner Reviews

4.42
130 Reviews
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5 stars 55%
4 stars 35%
3 stars 8%
2 stars 2%
1 star 1%
accountCircle Macie M on May 7, 2021
She’s safe, sassy, and sporty!
I absolutely love my 2015 fiat pop. It is small and sporty with a lot of sass. She’s cherry red with dark tinted window. The inside is incredible roomy. The heated leather seats and sunroof makes it gray to drive no matter the season or weather. I have been rear ended a couple times; no marks or dents were left. She’s built very well and sturdy. I feel very safe knowing it is not going to crumble like a tin can.
accountCircle Liz B on May 4, 2021
Comfortable, great mileage, adorable vehicle.
I love my fiat. It is extremely comfortable, gets great mileage and it is reliable. I have not had any real issues with the vehicle. I do not have very many miles on my vehicle but it has been a reliable vehicle. I would recommend my fiat to anyone! I love it.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Sharon R.

It is comfortable and fits easily into small parking spaces. It drives well. Two people sit in it comfortably. I have had two in the front and two in the back for short distances. It gets lots of compliments. The dials are easy to reach and use. It has a simple easy to read dash.

likeFilled Kelsey F.

Stylish and convenient. I enjoy the small features like the heated seats and automatic windows. It is actually spacious for such a little car. I love how easy it is to drive and park. I also just love the look of it. I think the Fiat 500 is stylish and cute.

likeFilled Michelle L.

It is easy to find parking spaces, and easy turning. It also is a fun car to drive. It is also roomy for most people even though it may not look like it. And lastly, it gets good gas mileage (about 35 mpg).

likeFilled Wayne A.

Legroom for front passenger for a tall person like myself. Also has excellent audio system such as Bluetooth as well as great driving on bridges. It does not get swept by the wind. It also gets great mileage per gallon of fuel.

likeFilled Alivia M.

The fiat 500 has great gas mileage and super easy to understand controls. It also has very comfortable seats and a very roomy backseat as well as it being. Reasonably priced. I think the fiat is a great first car and I would keep mine as long as possible.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Sharon R.

There is no backup camera. The side mirrors have to be utilized mostly to back up into a driveway or a parallel parking spot. The acceleration is not that fast but sufficient for the size of the car.

dislikeFilled Kelsey F.

The cons of my vehicle are that things break often. I have had difficulty with: the radio, locking my car from my remote, and my USB plug. I feel like the technology is not well done. I have only ever had issues with the technology parts of the car. Engine is fine.

dislikeFilled Michelle L.

It can be temperamental where it does not respond as it should. The gear shift can wear out faster than most other vehicles. It also may not be as safe as other cars because the front hood is shorter.

dislikeFilled Wayne A.

The cons of the vehicle are minimal. The vehicle only can hold four people who are relatively small in stature. Another con is that it gets bullied by bigger vehicles on highways. It also does not have a lot of storage space for groceries.

dislikeFilled Alivia M.

Some cons of the fiat 500 pop are the cost of repairs- because the vehicle is a foreign one, some parts need to be special ordered and the bill can rack up quite quickly, I have also noticed the tires they come with no upgrade are not great for cold weather which is something to consider.

Ranks #16 Small Cars by Owners

The 2015 FIAT 500 has an average owner rating of 4.45 out of 5 which ranks it #16 of 37 other Small Cars.

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4.83
2
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4.8
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4.42

Ranks #12 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2015 FIAT 500 has a combined MPG of 40 which ranks it #12 of 37 other Small Cars.

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122 MPG
2
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48 MPG
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Tie
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34 MPG

Is The 2015 FIAT 500 A Good Car?

Yes, the car gets great gas mileage and is perfect for driving around town but the repairs and upkeep can be very costly.
M M.
Yes, it is very reliable. I like how it warns you when something is wrong with your vehicle and tells you what needs to be checked. It is also very safe as it beeps when you are not buckled reminding... Read More
Jesse P.
I like it. I think it is a good vehicle for some people but not for most. It is not good for people with children.
Sarah S.
Yes excellent car very good on gas low maintenance vehicle also can fit a lot in this small car I would definitely recommend this car for anyone looking to buy a new vehicle
Rachel R.
Yes, it is fantastic. Drives nicely and is a fun little car but does not drive in the snow. Pretty good price point and well.
Chelsea S.

How Reliable Is The 2015 FIAT 500?

It is very reliable, it can even get around in light snow. When the fiat 500 needs repairs the new parts are very expensive and not everyone has the parts in stock.
M M.
The 2015 fiat is very reliable. The biggest problem is the blind spots that are created by how the car is built. Sometimes when switching lanes it is hard to see if a car is coming. It also seems like... Read More
Wanda B.
It has been reliable so far. One problem with it is that there is no room for a spare tire and jack so if I break down, I have to get it towed.
Raven D.
The car is very reliable, I've driven my car from Las Vegas to California multiple times and it has not let me down I haven't had any major issues with this vehicle
Judith L.
It is reliable but it does not drive in the snow and requires premium gasoline, which is expensive as heck
Charlie S.

Is The 2015 FIAT 500 A Good Value?

It is a great value! I bought my 2015 used fiat in 2017 for 9000 dollars. My monthly payments are very low and it is almost paid off.
M M.
It is decent value, could be cheaper. I think it cost around $15,000 after taxes and everything else. It was a lot more expensive because I bought it online.
Timmy K.
At the time I purchased my car I paid $22,000, I feel that it was a very good value price for the car
Eve Y.
Probably it costs around 20000 US dollars which is a fairly good value and good price point for the vehicle
Kelli L.

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What's the 2015 fiat 500 coolant type?

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How to perform 2015 fiat 500 oil light reset?

Answer: The oil change light on Your 2015 FIAT 500 needs to be reset after every oil change so that the system can determine when the next oil change is due. If You don't reset the light, You will find that Your...

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Safety & Reliability

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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety