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Fiat 500L Minivan (2012-2018)

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Product Overview

Fiat 500L is an affordable compact minivan in production from 2012 to 2018, whereupon it received a facelift. It was available with a range of inline-2 and inline-4 engines that displaced 0.9 to 1.6 liters.
Essentially a bigger (L) variant of the Fiat 500, the 500L uses essentially the same set of drivetrain options. It also uses a similar chassis and suspension setup. This means that the vehicle is not really reliable, though driving fun is okish.
The official fuel economy rating is exceptionally rosy, though it may cast more doubts on the trustworthiness of the regulators and perhaps the owner's own sanity than it relates to reality.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 23% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Low fuel consumption
  • Decent exterior design
Cons
  • Horrible 0-100kph time
  • Can't even reach 200km/h
  • No powerful engine options
  • Only available with tiny engines
  • No independent rear suspensions

What external reviewers found***

External score 55% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Comfortable ride
  • Comfortable to drive
  • Fantastic looks
  • All-new cabin
  • New infotainment system
Cons
  • Lacklustre infotainment system
  • No panoramic sunroof
  • Pricier than rivals
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Specifications

0.9 TwinAir 1050.9 TwinAir 801.3 MultiJet II 851.3 MultiJet II 951.41.4 MultiAir AT1.4 T-Jet1.6 MultiJet 1051.6 MultiJet 120

Capacity

Cargo Capacity412 L / 14.5 cu-ft ~ 1375 L / 48.6 cu-ft330 L / 11.7 cu-ft ~ 1275 L / 45.0 cu-ft412 L / 14.5 cu-ft ~ 1375 L / 48.6 cu-ft330 L / 11.7 cu-ft ~ 1275 L / 45.0 cu-ft412 L / 14.5 cu-ft ~ 1375 L / 48.6 cu-ft633 L / 22.4 cu-ft ~ 1927 L / 68.1 cu-ft412 L / 14.5 cu-ft ~ 1375 L / 48.6 cu-ft412 L / 14.5 cu-ft ~ 1375 L / 48.6 cu-ft412 L / 14.5 cu-ft ~ 1375 L / 48.6 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity5.3 L / 5.6 qt5.3 L / 5.6 qt5.9 L / 6.2 qt5.9 L / 6.2 qt4.5 L / 4.8 qt5.8 L / 6.1 qt5.2 L / 5.5 qt6.3 L / 6.7 qt6.3 L / 6.7 qt
Engine Oil Capacity3.3 L / 3.5 qt3.3 L / 3.5 qt3.2 L / 3.4 qt3.9 L / 4.1 qt3.0 L / 3.2 qt3.8 L / 4.0 qt3.1 L / 3.3 qt4.8 L / 5.0 qt4.8 L / 5.0 qt
Fuel Capacity50.0 L / 13.2 gal50.0 L / 13.2 gal50.0 L / 13.2 gal50.0 L / 13.2 gal50.0 L / 13.2 gal48.0 L / 12.7 gal50.0 L / 13.2 gal50.0 L / 13.2 gal50.0 L / 13.2 gal
Passengers5

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discs, 305 mmVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discs
Brakes | RearDrumDiscDrumDrumDrumDisc, 264 mmDiscDiscDisc
Power SteeringElectric Steering
Suspension | FrontMacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Tire Size195/65 R15, 205/55 R16, 225/45 R17205/55 R16, 225/45 R17195/65 R15, 205/55 R16, 225/45 R17195/65 R15, 205/55 R16, 225/45 R17195/65 R15, 205/55 R16, 225/45 R17205/55 R16, 225/45 R17205/55 R16, 225/45 R17205/55 R16, 225/45 R17205/55 R16, 225/45 R17
Turning Circle10.7 m / 35.1 ft

Construction

Body Style5-door Hatchback

Dimensions

Ground Clearance120 mm / 4.7 in
Size | Height1665 mm / 65.6 in1678 mm / 66.1 in1665 mm / 65.6 in1658 mm / 65.3 in1665 mm / 65.6 in1670 mm / 65.7 in1665 mm / 65.6 in1665 mm / 65.6 in1665 mm / 65.6 in
Size | Length4147 mm / 163.3 in4147 mm / 163.3 in4147 mm / 163.3 in4242 mm / 167.0 in4147 mm / 163.3 in4249 mm / 167.3 in4147 mm / 163.3 in4147 mm / 163.3 in4147 mm / 163.3 in
Size | Width1784 mm / 70.2 in1784 mm / 70.2 in1784 mm / 70.2 in1784 mm / 70.2 in1784 mm / 70.2 in1774 mm / 69.8 in | 2036 mm / 80.2 in (mirror unfolded)1784 mm / 70.2 in1784 mm / 70.2 in1784 mm / 70.2 in
Track Width | Front1522.0 mm / 59.9 in1522.0 mm / 59.9 in1522.0 mm / 59.9 in1522.0 mm / 59.9 in1522.0 mm / 59.9 in1502.0 mm / 59.1 in1522.0 mm / 59.9 in1522.0 mm / 59.9 in1522.0 mm / 59.9 in
Track Width | Rear1519.0 mm / 59.8 in1519.0 mm / 59.8 in1519.0 mm / 59.8 in1519.0 mm / 59.8 in1516.0 mm / 59.7 in1510.0 mm / 59.4 in1519.0 mm / 59.8 in1519.0 mm / 59.8 in1519.0 mm / 59.8 in
Weight1260.0 kg / 2777.8 lbs1390.0 kg / 3064.4 lbs1295.0 kg / 2855.0 lbs1390.0 kg / 3064.4 lbs1245.0 kg / 2744.8 lbs1476.0 kg / 3254.0 lbs1290.0 kg / 2844.0 lbs1365.0 kg / 3009.3 lbs1370.0 kg / 3020.3 lbs
Wheel Size6J x 15, 6.5J x 16, 7J x 176.5J x 16, 7J x 176J x 15, 6.5J x 16, 7J x 176J x 15, 6.5J x 16, 7J x 176J x 15, 6.5J x 16, 7J x 176J x 16, 7J x 176.5J x 16, 7J x 176.5J x 16, 7J x 176.5J x 16, 7J x 17
Wheelbase2612 mm / 102.8 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h12.3 sec14.8 sec14.9 sec13.9 sec12.8 sec10.2 sec11.3 sec10.7 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph11.7 sec14.1 sec14.2 sec13.2 sec12.2 sec9.7 sec10.7 sec10.2 sec
CO2 Emission112 g/km105 g/km110 g/km107 g/km145 g/km159 g/km117 g/km120 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag0.31 ~ 0.32
Fuel Economy4.8 L/100km / 49.0 MPG (combined) | 5.7 L/100km / 41.3 MPG (urban) | 4.3 L/100km / 54.7 MPG (highway)5.9 L/100km / 39.9 MPG (combined) | 7.2 L/100km / 32.7 MPG (urban) | 5.2 L/100km / 45.2 MPG (highway)4.2 L/100km / 56.0 MPG (combined) | 5.0 L/100km / 47.0 MPG (urban) | 3.7 L/100km / 63.6 MPG (highway)4.1 L/100km / 57.4 MPG (combined) | 4.9 L/100km / 48.0 MPG (urban) | 3.6 L/100km / 65.3 MPG (highway)6.2 L/100km / 37.9 MPG (combined) | 8.3 L/100km / 28.3 MPG (urban) | 5.0 L/100km / 47.0 MPG (highway)9.4 L/100km / 25.0 MPG (combined) | 10.7 L/100km / 22.0 MPG (urban) | 7.8 L/100km / 30.2 MPG (highway)7.0 L/100km / 33.6 MPG (combined) | 9.3 L/100km / 25.3 MPG (urban) | 5.7 L/100km / 41.3 MPG (highway)4.5 L/100km / 52.3 MPG (combined) | 5.4 L/100km / 43.6 MPG (urban) | 3.9 L/100km / 60.3 MPG (highway)4.6 L/100km / 51.1 MPG (combined) | 5.5 L/100km / 42.8 MPG (urban) | 4.0 L/100km / 58.8 MPG (highway)
Top Speed180.0 km/h / 111.8 mph167.0 km/h / 103.8 mph165.0 km/h / 102.5 mph171.0 km/h / 106.3 mph170.0 km/h / 105.6 mph189.0 km/h / 117.4 mph181.0 km/h / 112.5 mph189.0 km/h / 117.4 mph
Towing Capacity400 kg / 882 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1000 kg / 2205 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)400 kg / 882 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1000 kg / 2205 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)400 kg / 882 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1000 kg / 2205 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)400 kg / 882 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1000 kg / 2205 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)400 kg / 882 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1000 kg / 2205 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)400 kg / 882 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1000 kg / 2205 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)400 kg / 882 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1000 kg / 2205 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)400 kg / 882 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1100 kg / 2425 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)400 kg / 882 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1100 kg / 2425 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 6Euro 5Euro 5Euro 6Euro 6Euro 6Euro 5Euro 5
Engine199B6000312A2000199B4000330A1000843A1000940B7000199B5000955A3000
Engine | Bore80.5 mm / 3.2 in80.5 mm / 3.2 in69.6 mm / 2.7 in69.6 mm / 2.7 in72.0 mm / 2.8 in72.0 mm / 2.8 in72.0 mm / 2.8 in79.5 mm / 3.1 in79.5 mm / 3.1 in
Engine | Compression Ratio10.0:110.0:116.8:116.8:111.0:19.8:19.8:116.5:116.5:1
Engine | Displacement0.9 L / 53.4 cu-in / 875.0 cc0.9 L / 53.4 cu-in / 875.0 cc1.2 L / 76.2 cu-in / 1248.0 cc1.2 L / 76.2 cu-in / 1248.0 cc1.4 L / 83.5 cu-in / 1368.0 cc1.4 L / 83.5 cu-in / 1368.0 cc1.4 L / 83.5 cu-in / 1368.0 cc1.6 L / 97.5 cu-in / 1598.0 cc1.6 L / 97.5 cu-in / 1598.0 cc
Engine | Power105.0 hp / 78.3 kW @ 5500 rpm80.0 hp / 59.7 kW @ 5500 rpm85.0 hp / 63.4 kW @ 3500 rpm95.0 hp / 70.8 kW @ 3750 rpm95.0 hp / 70.8 kW @ 6000 rpm160.0 hp / 119.3 kW @ 5500 rpm120.0 hp / 89.5 kW @ 5000 rpm105.0 hp / 78.3 kW @ 3750 rpm120.0 hp / 89.5 kW @ 3750 rpm
Engine | Specific Output120.0 hp/L / 2.0 hp/cu-in91.4 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in68.1 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in76.1 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in69.4 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in117.0 hp/L / 1.9 hp/cu-in87.7 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in65.7 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in75.1 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke86.0 mm / 3.4 in86.0 mm / 3.4 in82.0 mm / 3.2 in82.0 mm / 3.2 in84.0 mm / 3.3 in84.0 mm / 3.3 in84.0 mm / 3.3 in80.5 mm / 3.2 in80.5 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Torque145 Nm / 106.9 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm140 Nm / 103.3 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm200 Nm / 147.5 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm200 Nm / 147.5 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm127 Nm / 93.7 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm250 Nm / 184.4 lb-ft @ 2500-4000 rpm215 Nm / 158.6 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm320 Nm / 236.0 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm320 Nm / 236.0 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm
Engine | TypeTurbocharged multi-port injected petrol inline-2 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged multi-port injected petrol inline-2 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged multi-port injected petrol inline-4 SOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears6-speed6-speed5-speed5-speed6-speed6-speed6-speed6-speed6-speed
Transmission | TypeManualManualManualManualManualAutomaticManualManualManual

Production

Availability2012 ~ 20182013 ~ 20182012 ~ 20142017 ~ 20182012 ~ 20182017 ~ 20202014 ~ 20182013 ~ 20142014 ~ 2018
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External Reviews

carmagazine[1]

Reviewer score 66%
Reviewers from carmagazine have found the following***:
The 500L recalls its city car namesake, in being far less sporting or keen to engage than its Mini rival, but maintaining a certain perkiness. It's safe, predictable and easy to drive, and for many, that's plenty. Fiat is set to theme its entire range around its two iconic city runabouts: the Panda and 500.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Comfortable to drive
  • Fantastic looks
  • Comfortable ride
Cons
  • Lacklustre infotainment system
  • Pricier than rivals

carmagazine[2]

Reviewer score 44%
Reviewers from carmagazine have found the following***:
The 500L Urban, Cross (née Trekking) and Wagon are now considered separate models. There's a new infotainment system including the introduction of Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a fresh cabin design, updated safety kit and some subtle exterior styling tweaks. Up front the cabin feels large and airy once you get used to the odd A-pillar arrangement, plus there's a decent selection of door pockets and cubbyholes to store family car paraphernalia. Opt for the panoramic sunroof – standard on Lounge spec cars – and rear headroom is severely restricted.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • All-new cabin
  • New infotainment system
Cons
  • No panoramic sunroof
  • Pricier than rivals

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References

  1. ^ Fiat 500L 1.6 MultiJet (2013) review. [carmagazine]. https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/fiat/fiat-500l-16-multijet-2013-review/. 2013-06-05. Retrieved 2022-04-05.
  2. ^ Fiat 500L (2017) facelift review. [carmagazine]. https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/fiat/fiat-500l-2017-facelift-review/. 2017-06-06. Retrieved 2022-04-05.

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