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Shown: 2019 FIAT 500 Rockstar. Photo: Harvey Bold, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  • Newest year: 2019
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2012-2019 Fiat 500 MPG & Fuel Cost

8 model years · 25–34 MPG combined

30 MPG
Combined
28 MPG
City
33 MPG
Highway
Annual fuel cost · 500 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD
$2,700

15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

Cheaper to fuel than 7 of 10 small car configurations, MY2019. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

Next generation: 2020-2023

2012-2019 Fiat 500 at a glance

The 2012-2019 Fiat 500 covers 8 model years in the EPA database (40 configurations in all), rated 25–34 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2019, costs about $2,700 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the 500 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD (30 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. The best combined rating in the generation, 34 MPG, was reached in 2013, 2015, 2016 and 2017.

2012-2019 Fiat 500 by model year

2012-2019 Fiat 500: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model yearPowertrainsCombined$/yrEPA ratings
2019 Gas 25–30 MPG $2,510–$3,220 Ratings changed
2018 Gas 27–30 MPG $2,650–$2,960 Ratings changed
2017 Gas 27–34 MPG $2,390–$2,960 Ratings changed
2016 Gas 27–34 MPG $2,390–$2,960 Ratings changed
2015 Gas 27–34 MPG $2,400–$2,960 Ratings changed
2014 Gas 29–33 MPG $2,400–$2,730 Ratings changed
2013 Gas 29–34 MPG $2,400–$2,730 Ratings changed
2012 Gas 29–32 MPG $2,480–$2,770 First year

What the 2019 500 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs to drive

Per month

$225

$2,700 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$4.50

Per 100 miles

$18.00

Five years

$13,500

5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level

vs the small car median

$530less a year

Class median $3,230 a year, MY2019

Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2019 Fiat 500 MPG

Versus 2018: The most efficient configuration stays at 30 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,650 to $2,700, $50 more.

Gas · 1.3L, 1.4L
Combined
25–30 MPG
Per year
$2,510–$3,220

Gas configurations (6)

2019 Fiat 500 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
500 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 28 33 30 $2,700
Abarth 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 5-spd 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 28 33 30 $2,700
500 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic 6-spd 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 24 32 27 $2,960
Abarth 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic 6-spd 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 24 32 27 $2,960
500X 1.3L 4-cyl turbo AWD 24 30 26 $2,510
L 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 22 30 25 $3,220

5 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2018 Fiat 500 MPG

27–30 MPG · $2,650–$2,960/yr

Versus 2017: The most efficient configuration moves from 34 to 30 MPG, down 4. Its annual cost goes from $2,390 to $2,650, $260 more.

Gas · 1.4L
Combined
27–30 MPG
Per year
$2,650–$2,960

Gas configurations (4)

2018 Fiat 500 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
500 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 28 33 30 $2,650
Abarth 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 5-spd 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 28 33 30 $2,650
500 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic 6-spd 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 24 32 27 $2,960
Abarth 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic 6-spd 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 24 32 27 $2,960

4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2017 Fiat 500 MPG

27–34 MPG · $2,390–$2,960/yr

Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration stays at 34 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,390.

Gas · 1.4L
Combined
27–34 MPG
Per year
$2,390–$2,960

Gas configurations (6)

2017 Fiat 500 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
500 1.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) 1.4L 4-cyl FWD 31 38 34 $2,390
500 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 5-spd 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 28 33 30 $2,700
Abarth 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 5-spd 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 28 33 30 $2,700
500 1.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 6-spd 1.4L 4-cyl FWD 27 33 29 $2,730
500 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic 6-spd 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 24 32 27 $2,960
Abarth 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic 6-spd 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 24 32 27 $2,960

6 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2016 Fiat 500 MPG

27–34 MPG · $2,390–$2,960/yr

Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration stays at 34 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,400 to $2,390, $10 less.

Gas · 1.4L
Combined
27–34 MPG
Per year
$2,390–$2,960

Gas configurations (6)

2016 Fiat 500 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
500 1.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) 1.4L 4-cyl FWD 31 38 34 $2,390
500 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 5-spd 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 28 33 30 $2,700
Abarth 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 5-spd 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 28 33 30 $2,700
500 1.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 6-spd 1.4L 4-cyl FWD 27 33 29 $2,730
500 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic 6-spd 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 24 32 27 $2,960
Abarth 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic 6-spd 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 24 32 27 $2,960

6 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2015 Fiat 500 MPG

27–34 MPG · $2,400–$2,960/yr

Versus 2014: The most efficient configuration moves from 33 to 34 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost stays at $2,400.

Gas · 1.4L
Combined
27–34 MPG
Per year
$2,400–$2,960

Gas configurations (6)

2015 Fiat 500 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
500 1.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) 1.4L 4-cyl FWD 30 38 34 $2,400
500 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 5-spd 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 28 33 30 $2,700
Abarth 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 5-spd 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 28 33 30 $2,700
500 1.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 6-spd 1.4L 4-cyl FWD 27 33 29 $2,730
500 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic 6-spd 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 24 32 27 $2,960
Abarth 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic 6-spd 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 24 32 27 $2,960

6 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2014 Fiat 500 MPG

29–33 MPG · $2,400–$2,730/yr

Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration moves from 34 to 33 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost stays at $2,400.

Gas · 1.4L
Combined
29–33 MPG
Per year
$2,400–$2,730

Gas configurations (4)

2014 Fiat 500 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
500 1.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) 1.4L 4-cyl FWD 30 38 33 $2,400
500 1.4L 4-cyl turbo 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 28 33 30 $2,700
Abarth 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 28 33 30 $2,700
500 1.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 6-spd 1.4L 4-cyl FWD 27 33 29 $2,730

4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2013 Fiat 500 MPG

29–34 MPG · $2,400–$2,730/yr

Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration moves from 32 to 34 MPG, up 2. Its annual cost goes from $2,480 to $2,400, $80 less.

Gas · 1.4L
Combined
29–34 MPG
Per year
$2,400–$2,730

Gas configurations (4)

2013 Fiat 500 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
500 1.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) 1.4L 4-cyl FWD 30 38 34 $2,400
500 1.4L 4-cyl turbo 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 28 33 30 $2,650
Abarth 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 28 33 30 $2,650
500 1.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 6-spd 1.4L 4-cyl FWD 27 33 29 $2,730

4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2012 Fiat 500 MPG

29–32 MPG · $2,480–$2,770/yr
Gas · 1.4L
Combined
29–32 MPG
Per year
$2,480–$2,770

Gas configurations (4)

2012 Fiat 500 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
500 1.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) 1.4L 4-cyl FWD 30 37 32 $2,480
Abarth 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 28 33 30 $2,650
500 1.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 6-spd 1.4L 4-cyl FWD 27 33 29 $2,730
Cabrio 1.4L 4-cyl FWD 27 32 29 $2,770

4 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 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD: $3,220 in California and $2,340 in Texas, a $880 difference.

Gasoline prices: California: California state average; Washington: Washington state average; New York: New York state average; Florida: Florida state average; Texas: Texas state average (Sep 2026).
Fuel cost in every state

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30 MPG · $2,160/yr
2020 BMW 330i xDrive (G20)

2019 BMW 3 Series

30 MPG · $2,710/yr
2019 Audi A4 S Line 40 TDi Quattro S-Tronic facelift 2.0 (B9)

2019 Audi A4

30 MPG · $2,670/yr
2019 Hyundai Veloster 1.6T (JS)

2019 Hyundai Veloster

30 MPG · $2,160/yr
EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. average, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Generations

All Fiat 500 years All Fiat models

Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2012-2019 Fiat 500 get?

EPA rates the 2012-2019 Fiat 500 at 25–34 MPG combined across 40 configurations and 8 model years. The most efficient version, the 2017 500 1.4L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 34 MPG (31 city, 38 highway).

Which years had the best MPG in the 2012-2019 Fiat 500?

The 500 1.4L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 34 MPG, in 2013, 2015, 2016 and 2017. The lowest top rating, 30 MPG, was in 2018 and 2019.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2012-2019 Fiat 500?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2019 Fiat 500 per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the 500 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $2,700 a year. Across all 6 configurations the cost runs $2,510–$3,220 a year. That is a $710 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.

How much does it cost to drive a 2019 Fiat 500 100 miles?

About $18.00 per 100 miles for the 500 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $16.73 and $21.47 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

Is the 2019 Fiat 500 more efficient in the city or on the highway?

The 500 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD is rated 28 city and 33 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 5 MPG.

How does the 2019 Fiat 500 compare with other small car configurations?

The 500 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $2,700 a year to fuel, $530 less than the class median of $3,230, and less than 7 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 370 rated small car configurations for MY2019, not weighted by sales.

Is the 2019 Fiat 500 different from the 2018 model?

The most efficient configuration stays at 30 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,650 to $2,700, $50 more. EPA lists 6 configurations for 2019 against 4 configurations for 2018. See the 2018 Fiat 500 for that year.