2012 Fiat 500Fuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Minicompact CarsFront-Wheel Drive
City
30
MPG
Highway
37
MPG
Combined
32
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 14 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov
40.4MPG average+26.4% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 32 MPG · Owner reported avg: 40.4 MPG
Range: 35–48 MPG
Driving mix: City 34% / Highway 66%
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.
Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 40.4 real world MPG based on 14 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 32 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Manual 5-spd
Premium
City
30
Hwy
37
Comb
32
Fuel cost: $2,550/yr
Automatic 6-spd
Premium
City
27
Hwy
33
Comb
29
Fuel cost: $2,800/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual 5-spd | Premium | 30 | 37 | 32 | $2,550 |
| Automatic 6-spd | Premium | 27 | 33 | 29 | $2,800 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,550
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$-750
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 278 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 9.3 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 1.4L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- 6-speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Body Style
- Sedan
- GVWR
- Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 1.4L, 4-cylinder
- Fuel Type
- Premium Gasoline
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