Fiat 500C
The Fiat 500C is a three-seat hatchback that entered production in 2012. It is powered by a petrol engine with a displacement of 603 cm³ and four cylinders, and has a kerb weight of 600 kg. The model has been subject to 8 recalls recorded in EU Safety Gate and 12 recalls in the NHTSA database.
| Manufacturer | Fiat |
|---|---|
| Production | From 2012 |
| Body type | Hatchback |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Engine power | 79 kW (106 hp) |
| CO₂ (WLTP) | 127 g/km |
| Kerb weight | 1,104 kg |
| Displacement | 603 cc |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel economy (comb.) | 8.1 l/100 km |
| Seats | 3 |
|---|---|
| Doors | 2 |
Engine power, CO₂ and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages across the 3 European countries that registered the Fiat 500C in 2023 (5 cars). Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
New registrations by country (2023)
Number of Fiat 500C cars registered for the first time across 3 European countries in 2023.
| Country | Registrations |
|---|---|
| France | 2 |
| Portugal | 2 |
| Denmark | 1 |
Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2023 data.
Engine variants
Different engine versions of the Fiat 500C (from registration data). 2 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 8.4 l/100 km | 2012–2019 |
| 1.4 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 7.4 l/100 km | 2012–2019 |
Source: EPA (US). Fuel economy converted to l/100 km.
Other Fiat models
Similar Hatchback models
Common problems & reliability
In the UK, 72% of Fiat 500Cs pass their MOT test first time, based on 21,389 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).
Recalls & safety
No recorded recalls for the Fiat 500C in EU Safety Gate or NHTSA (US).
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Fiat recalls.
Frequently asked questions
- How much power does the Fiat 500C have?
- The Fiat 500C produces 79 kW (106 hp).
- How much does the Fiat 500C weigh?
- The Fiat 500C has a kerb weight of about 1,104 kg.
- What are the CO2 emissions of the Fiat 500C?
- The Fiat 500C emits 127 g/km of CO2 (WLTP).
- How many seats does the Fiat 500C have?
- The Fiat 500C has 3 seats.