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    2012 Fiat 500

    Used from

    $22,990 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    3.9 - 6.1 L / 100km

    About the Fiat 500

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2012 Fiat 500's used prices in Australia typically range from $14,700 for the Esseesse variant and topping out at $16,400 for the Esseesse.

    There is 1 variant of the 500 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2011.

    The Fiat 500 is only available with an petrol motor that produces 118kW and 230Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The 2012 500 was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    2012 Fiat 500 Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Fiat 500

    Base

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 1
    • Audio system
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Sports
    • Head rests
      • Number: 2
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.8
      • Headroom Front: 985
      • Headroom Rear (in): 35.6
      • Headroom Rear: 904
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Painted Body Colour
    • Navigational systems
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Removable/portable
      • Screen Size (in): 4.3
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 50/50
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear window
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 4
      • Seating Configuration: 2+2
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Phone Functions
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Fixed

    Sport

    Adds to Base:
    • Air conditioning
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
    • Bluetooth
      • Type: Bluetooth
    • Front seat
      • Height Adjustment
    Removes from Base:
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.8
      • Headroom Front: 985
      • Headroom Rear (in): 35.6
      • Headroom Rear: 904
    • Navigational systems
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Removable/portable
      • Screen Size (in): 4.3
    • Seating
      • Seating Configuration: 2+2
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Phone Functions

    By Diesel

    Adds to Sport:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Toned
    • Navigational systems
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Navigation System
      • Includes Phone Functions
    Removes from Sport:
    • Air conditioning
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
    • Bluetooth
      • Type: Bluetooth
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Front seat
      • Height Adjustment
    See all 2012 Fiat 500 Specs

    2012 Fiat 500 Dimensions

    1488mm
    1627mm
    3546mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2012 Fiat 500 Dimensions

    2012 Fiat 500 Towing Capacity

    See all Fiat 500 Towing Capacity

    2012 Fiat 500 Fuel Economy

    There are 1 different fuel economy figures for the Fiat 500

    The most fuel efficient Fiat 500 is the ESSEESSE with a 5 SPEED MANUAL which is powered by a 1.4L TURBO MPFI and uses 6.5L of Premium Unleaded Petrol per 100km on the combined cycle.

    Fiat 500Fuel TypeCombined
    1.4L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded5.8 L/100km
    1.4L, 6-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded6.1 L/100km
    See all Fiat 500 Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Fiat 500?

    The Fiat 500 has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2012 Fiat 500 Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Fiat 500?

    The Fiat 500 offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Fiat 500 FAQs

    The cheapest Fiat 500 is the ESSEESSE that starts from $14,700.

    The most expensive Fiat 500 is the ESSEESSE that starts from $16,400.

    The best towing capacity of a Fiat 500 is offered by the ESSEESSE which can tow 800 kg

    The largest Fiat 500 is the ESSEESSE which measures 1627mm wide, 3657mm in length and sits 1485mm tall.

    The most powerful Fiat 500 is the ESSEESSE which has 118kW of power from its 1.4L TURBO MPFI engine.

    The Fiat 500 is built in Italy and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Fiat 500 is the ESSEESSE which weighs 0 kg (kerb weight).

    The Fiat 500 uses Premium Unleaded Petrol.