IIHS Crash Test
Good
MPG (up to)
22 -25 City / 30 -33 HWY
Horsepower
160
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Hannah J
My favorite car I have ever had.
I love my fiat so much! It is the best car I have ever owned. The interior is so stylish and comfortable. I am able to fit everything I travel with inside, my dog loves riding as well! It gets great gas mileage. The color and finishing are so cute. I am very happy with my purchase.
accountCircle Matti H
Fiats are fun and I am a fiat fan for life now!
Absolutely fabulous! Drives and handles love a dream and is really fun to drive. I accelerates quickly, brakes well, and get great gas mileage. It is small but has plenty of room for 4 and room in the back for all my groceries. It has lots of fun features and helpful feature that let you know if something is wrong with the car. It is my absolute favorite car I have ever driven. I just love it!
accountCircle Alexis S
Great in town and highway car that gets excellent gas mileage.
Handles well on the highway. Good gas mileage. Lots of legroom. No complaints.
accountCircle Makenzie D
The fiat 500l has a window on either side of the windshield.
I have always thought the fiat was my dream car, and being a small, young female I think the fiat 500l is a great fit for me. It is stylish and compact, and one of my favorite features is the amount of windows that aid with visibility while driving. I have had very few problems with the car, and the backseat and trunk have enough space for everyone. I only wish the stereo played better in the back, but I usually do not think about it since usually my sister or I are the ones driving, so I am always in the front seat.
accountCircle morty L
The color is the most special unique color out there
It is a very nice car that has enough room for our small family
accountCircle Tamika C
Unique Italian made car and reasonable cost.
Enough bells and whistles, cute, unique. I feel like I am in a luxury car, but for less. It is Italian-I live European cars. The size is perfect. I do not think I can ever go back to a sedan again, but I do not want a huge truck. It is also solid. I feel safe in the car and I love the color. It is a creamy white.
accountCircle Thomas B
It's great no problems great interior highly recommend
Perfect car no problems great space it's better when u have weathertech floor liners so yeah my car has no problems
accountCircle Paige G
When people hear fiat, they think tiny car, but my 500L is actually quite large and fits plenty of things. Plus, the price is amazing for the decent quality of the car.
I love the size and especially the speakers. I also like the turbo, but it has had to go in for a few repairs for various things.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Tez B
Fiat 500l could actually be a huge l for you.
My vehicle was just placed in the shop for a faulty battery. It's only a couple years old. The dealership made us wait 3 weeks for an appointment. The ride is a little shaky and not smooth at all in comparison to the smaller model. The push to start sometimes does not recognize that the key fob is in the car.
accountCircle j west
Meh.
Although I love the look and feel of the ride, I have had numerous electrical issues---headlights, turning lights, brake lights. It took multiple trips to FIAT dealership to resolve. I owned the original 500 before this vehicle. It was much more reliable....and fun. Wish I had kept it!

FIAT 500L 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
160 HP 28 MPG 5 Seats
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Easy
160 HP 25-28 MPG 5 Seats
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Trekking
160 HP 25-28 MPG 5 Seats
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Urbana Trekking
160 HP 25-28 MPG 5 Seats
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Lounge
160 HP 25 MPG 5 Seats
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2016 FIAT 500L Owner Reviews

4.25
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5 stars 38%
4 stars 50%
3 stars 13%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle morty L on January 29, 2021
The color is the most special unique color out there
It is a very nice car that has enough room for our small family
accountCircle Makenzie D on January 5, 2021
The fiat 500l has a window on either side of the windshield.
I have always thought the fiat was my dream car, and being a small, young female I think the fiat 500l is a great fit for me. It is stylish and compact, and one of my favorite features is the amount of windows that aid with visibility while driving. I have had very few problems with the car, and the backseat and trunk have enough space for everyone. I only wish the stereo played better in the back, but I usually do not think about it since usually my sister or I are the ones driving, so I am always in the front seat.

Ranks #24 Small Cars by Owners

The 2016 FIAT 500L has an average owner rating of 4.34 out of 5 which ranks it #24 of 38 other Small Cars.

1
car
4.9
2
car
4.71
24
Tie
car
4.25

Ranks #12 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2016 FIAT 500L has a combined MPG of 41 which ranks it #12 of 38 other Small Cars.

1
car
121 MPG
2
car
48 MPG
12
Tie
car
33 MPG

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Safety & Reliability

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Moderate Overlap Front

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Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety