FIAT 500 vs. FIAT 500e
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the FIAT 500 and FIAT 500e contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the FIAT 500 and the FIAT 500e.
When we compare the FIAT 500's and the FIAT 500e's specifications and ratings, the FIAT 500 has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The FIAT 500e has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. Based on this comparison of the FIAT 500's and the FIAT 500e's specifications and ratings, the FIAT 500 is a better car than the FIAT 500e.
Pricing: A used 2019 FIAT 500 ranges from $9,590 to $20,366 while a used 2019 FIAT 500e is priced between $8,367 to $18,579.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the FIAT 500’s base engine makes 135 horsepower, and the FIAT 500e base engine makes 111 horsepower. The 500 is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 347 miles. The 500e is rated to deliver an average of 121 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 84 miles.This gives the FIAT 500e the advantage in fuel efficiency and the FIAT 500 the advantage in maximum range. The 500 uses premium unleaded, and the 500e uses electricity.
Passenger Space Comparison: The FIAT 500 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more rear head room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The FIAT 500 and FIAT 500e are comparable in regards to front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room and rear shoulder room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
16495
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact Cars)
17286
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
12460 - 26900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
33210
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Electric Subcompact Cars)
29790
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Electric Subcompact Cars)
23900 - 33950
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
15335
Price Range:
9590 - 20366
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact Cars)
14284
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
10300 - 29195
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
13
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
58093
# Good or Great Deals:
2
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
13421
Price Range:
8367 - 18579
Category Avg Price:
(Electric Subcompact Cars)
13665
Category Avg Price Range:
(Electric Subcompact Cars)
12428 - 15147
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
5
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
31688
# Good or Great Deals:
0
FIAT 500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
FIAT 500e Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for FIAT 500
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact Cars)
4.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
1.7 - 16.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.01
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for FIAT 500e
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.522958794389623
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
1.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
1.0 - 11.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.012494153101006
Typical Category Recalls:
(Electric Subcompact Cars)
1.0
Category Range for Recalls:
(Electric Subcompact Cars)
0.9 - 4.1
FIAT 500 Rankings
Not yet available
FIAT 500e Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 28Ranking
4 out of / 34Ranking
16 out of / 34Ranking
17 out of / 34Ranking
28 out of / 34Ranking
34 out of / 34Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
FIAT 500 Trim Levels
Abarth, Lounge, Pop, Retro
FIAT 500e Trim Levels
Base
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
8 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
135 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
150 foot-lbs @ 2400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.054 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
111 hp
Torque:
147 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.037 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
28 / 33 / 30
MPGe:
Not applicable
Range (city/hwy):
294 / 347 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Battery Size/Capacity :
Not applicable
Maximum Charging Rate:
Not applicable
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
Not Applicable
Engine Configuration:
Not Applicable
Number of Cylinders:
Not Applicable
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not applicable
MPGe:
121 / 103 / 112
Range (city/hwy):
84 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity:
24 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
24 hours (120V)
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
49.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
35.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
31.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
46.4 inches
Cargo Space:
9.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
84.9 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
49.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
35.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
27.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
46.4 inches
Cargo Space:
7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
78.6 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2505 lbs
Width:
73.5 inches
Height:
59.8 inches
Length:
144.4 inches
Wheelbase:
90.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2980 lbs
Width:
64.1 inches
Height:
60.1 inches
Length:
142.4 inches
Wheelbase:
90.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
195/45R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 5.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P185/55R15
Exterior Colors
Black
Vesuvio Black Pearl
Blue
Laser Blue Metallic / Mezzanotte Blue Pearl
Gray
Colosseo Gray / Granito Gray
Green
Oliva Green Pearl
Orange
Luminosa Orange
Red
Brillante Red
Silver
Pompei Silver
White
Bianco White Ice / Perla White Tri-Coat
Exterior Colors
Black
Vesuvio Black Pearl
Blue
Not available
Gray
Colosseo Gray / Granito Gray
Green
Not available
Orange
Luminosa Orange
Red
Not available
Silver
Pompei Silver
White
Perla White Tri-Coat
Interior Colors
Black
Nero
White
Avorio
Interior Colors
Black
Black
White
Steam
