- Newest year: 2018
- Gas
- Wagons
- Same as 2017
2014-2018 Fiat 500 L MPG & Fuel Cost
5 model years · 25–28 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 1 of 10 wagon configurations, MY2018. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2014-2018 Fiat 500 L at a glance
The 2014-2018 Fiat 500 L covers 5 model years in the EPA database (9 configurations in all), rated 25–28 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2018, costs about $3,220 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the 500 L 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD (25 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2015, 2016 and 2017; 2018 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 28 MPG, was reached in 2014, 2015 and 2016.
2014-2018 Fiat 500 L by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Gas | 25 MPG | $3,220 | Same EPA ratings as 2017 |
| 2017 | Gas | 25 MPG | $3,220 | Ratings changed |
| 2016 | Gas | 25–28 MPG | $2,870–$3,220 | Ratings changed |
| 2015 | Gas | 25–28 MPG | $2,870–$3,220 | Ratings changed |
| 2014 | Gas | 27–28 MPG | $2,880–$3,010 | First year |
What the 2018 500 L 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs to drive
Per month
$268
$3,220 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.37
Per 100 miles
$21.47
Five years
$16,100
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the wagon median
$860more a year
Class median $2,360 a year, MY2018
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2018 Fiat 500 L MPG
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2018 Fiat 500 L as for the 2017 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2017 section above.See 2017
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 L (Most efficient) | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | $3,220 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2017 Fiat 500 L MPG
25 MPG · $3,220/yr
Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration moves from 28 to 25 MPG, down 3. Its annual cost goes from $2,870 to $3,220, $350 more.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 L (Most efficient) | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | $3,220 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2016 Fiat 500 L MPG
25–28 MPG · $2,870–$3,220/yr
Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration stays at 28 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,870.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 L 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 25 | 32 | 28 | $2,870 |
| 500 L 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic 6-spd | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | $3,220 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2015 Fiat 500 L MPG
25–28 MPG · $2,870–$3,220/yr
Versus 2014: The most efficient configuration stays at 28 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,880 to $2,870, $10 less.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 L 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 25 | 32 | 28 | $2,870 |
| 500 L 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (AM6) | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 24 | 32 | 27 | $3,000 |
| 500 L 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic 6-spd | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | $3,220 |
3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2014 Fiat 500 L MPG
27–28 MPG · $2,880–$3,010/yr
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 L 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 25 | 32 | 28 | $2,880 |
| 500 L 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic 6-spd | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 24 | 32 | 27 | $3,010 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the 500 L 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD: $3,840 in California and $2,790 in Texas, a $1,050 difference.
- California $3,840
- Washington $3,610
- New York $3,180
- Florida $2,940
- Texas $2,790
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2018 wagon models.
Generations
- 2014-2018
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2014-2018 Fiat 500 L get?
EPA rates the 2014-2018 Fiat 500 L at 25–28 MPG combined across 9 configurations and 5 model years. The most efficient version, the 2016 500 L 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD, is rated 28 MPG (25 city, 32 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2014-2018 Fiat 500 L?
The 500 L 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 28 MPG, in 2014, 2015 and 2016. The lowest top rating, 25 MPG, was in 2017 and 2018.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2014-2018 Fiat 500 L?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2015, 2016 and 2017. In 2018 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2018 Fiat 500 L per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the 500 L 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $3,220 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $3,220 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2018 Fiat 500 L 100 miles?
About $21.47 per 100 miles for the 500 L 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2018 Fiat 500 L more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The 500 L 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD is rated 22 city and 30 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2018 Fiat 500 L compare with other wagon configurations?
The 500 L 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $3,220 a year to fuel, $860 more than the class median of $2,360, and less than 1 of 10 wagon configurations. The comparison covers all 39 rated wagon configurations for MY2018, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2018 Fiat 500 L different from the 2017 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2017 and 2018: 1 configuration rated 25 MPG combined. See the 2017 Fiat 500 L for that year.