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2016-2018 Fiat 500 X MPG & Fuel Cost
3 model years · 24–28 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 6 of 10 small SUV configurations, MY2018. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2016-2018 Fiat 500 X at a glance
The 2016-2018 Fiat 500 X covers 3 model years in the EPA database (9 configurations in all), rated 24–28 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2018, costs about $2,880 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the 500 X 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD (28 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2017 and 2018.
2016-2018 Fiat 500 X by model year
What the 2018 500 X 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs to drive
Per month
$240
$2,880 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.80
Per 100 miles
$19.20
Five years
$14,400
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$80less a year
Class median $2,960 a year, MY2018
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2018 Fiat 500 X MPG
Versus 2017: The most efficient configuration stays at 28 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,880.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 X 1.4L 4-cyl turbo (Most efficient) | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 25 | 33 | 28 | $2,880 |
| 500 X 2.4L 4-cyl FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | $2,610 |
| 500 X 2.4L 4-cyl AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | AWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,690 |
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 X MPG
24–28 MPG · $2,600–$2,880/yr
Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration stays at 28 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,880.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 X 1.4L 4-cyl turbo (Most efficient) | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 25 | 33 | 28 | $2,880 |
| 500 X 2.4L 4-cyl FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | $2,600 |
| 500 X 2.4L 4-cyl AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | AWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,690 |
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 X MPG
24–28 MPG · $2,600–$2,880/yr
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 X 1.4L 4-cyl turbo (Most efficient) | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 25 | 33 | 28 | $2,880 |
| 500 X 2.4L 4-cyl FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | $2,600 |
| 500 X 2.4L 4-cyl AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | AWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,690 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the 500 X 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD: $3,440 in California and $2,500 in Texas, a $940 difference.
- California $3,440
- Washington $3,230
- New York $2,850
- Florida $2,630
- Texas $2,500
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2018 small SUV models.
Generations
- 2016-2018
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2016-2018 Fiat 500 X get?
EPA rates the 2016-2018 Fiat 500 X at 24–28 MPG combined across 9 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2018 500 X 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD, is rated 28 MPG (25 city, 33 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2016-2018 Fiat 500 X?
Every model year of the 2016-2018 Fiat 500 X tops out at 28 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2016-2018 Fiat 500 X?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2017 and 2018.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2018 Fiat 500 X per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the 500 X 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $2,880 a year. Across all 3 configurations the cost runs $2,610–$2,880 a year. That is a $270 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2018 Fiat 500 X 100 miles?
About $19.20 per 100 miles for the 500 X 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $17.40 and $19.20 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2018 Fiat 500 X more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The 500 X 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD is rated 25 city and 33 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2018 Fiat 500 X compare with other small SUV configurations?
The 500 X 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $2,880 a year to fuel, $80 less than the class median of $2,960, and less than 6 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 223 rated small SUV configurations for MY2018, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2018 Fiat 500 X different from the 2017 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 28 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,880. EPA lists 3 configurations for 2018 against 3 configurations for 2017. See the 2017 Fiat 500 X for that year.