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Fiat 500C Convertible (2009-2015)

17% Neofiliac59% External
Keywords: convertibledohcentry-levelfiatfwdmacpherson-strutmanual-transmissionsohcsubcompactturbocharged

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Product Overview

Fiat 500C is an entry-level subcompact convertible in production from 2009 to 2015. It was available with a range of inline-2 and inline-4 engines that displaced 0.9 to 1.4 liters.
Based on the Fiat 500 hatchback, the 500C has a flimsy folding soft top. It largely keeps the cute exterior styling of the 500 but loses even more practicality. Its form factor means that one cannot get the full convertible experience, even though to own it one has to give up the hatchback.
The car has poor handling, too, owning to its lack of independent rear suspensions.
A plus is the small 9.2m (30.2ft) turning circle.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 17% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Small turning circle
  • Decent styling
Cons
  • No real convertible experience
  • Horrible 0-100kph time
  • Can't even reach 200km/h
  • Miserably low engine output
  • Only available with tiny engines
  • No independent rear suspensions

What external reviewers found***

External score 59% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Decent ride quality
  • Decent infotainment system
  • Gorgeous interior
  • Comfortable to drive
  • Cheap to run
Cons
  • Not particularly comfortable on uneven roads
  • No height adjustable driver’s seat
  • Ride quality deteriorates
  • No roof-down reversing
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Specifications

0.9 TWIN AIR1.21.3 MultiJet1.4

Capacity

Cargo Capacity182 L / 6.4 cu-ft ~ 520 L / 18.4 cu-ft185 L / 6.5 cu-ft185 L / 6.5 cu-ft185 L / 6.5 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity5.3 L / 5.6 qt4.8 L / 5.1 qt6.3 L / 6.7 qt4.4 L / 4.6 qt
Engine Oil Capacity3.2 L / 3.4 qt2.8 L / 3.0 qt3.0 L / 3.2 qt2.9 L / 3.1 qt
Fuel Capacity35.0 L / 9.2 gal
Passengers4
Payload415 kg / 915 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearDrumDrumDrumDisc
Power SteeringElectric Steering
Suspension | FrontMacPherson strut
Suspension | RearSemi-independent, Torsion beam
Tire Size185/55 R15, 195/45 R16175/65 R14, 185/55 R15175/65 R14, 185/55 R15175/65 R14, 185/55 R15
Turning Circle9.2 m / 30.2 ft9.2 m / 30.2 ft9.2 m / 30.2 ft10.7 m / 35.0 ft

Construction

Body Style3-door Convertible

Dimensions

Size | Height1488 mm / 58.6 in
Size | Length3546 mm / 139.6 in
Size | Width1627 mm / 64.1 in
Track Width | Front1413.0 mm / 55.6 in1413.0 mm / 55.6 in1413.0 mm / 55.6 in1413.0 mm / 55.6 in
Track Width | Rear1408.0 mm / 55.4 in
Weight970.0 kg / 2138.5 lbs
Wheel Size15 in, 16 in
Wheelbase2300 mm / 90.6 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h11.5 sec11.5 sec11.5 sec11.0 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph10.9 sec10.9 sec10.9 sec10.5 sec
Fuel Economy4.1 L/100km / 57.4 MPG (combined) | 4.9 L/100km / 48.0 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) | 3.7 L/100km / 63.6 MPG (highway)4.1 L/100km / 57.4 MPG (combined) | 4.9 L/100km / 48.0 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) | 3.7 L/100km / 63.6 MPG (highway)
Top Speed173.0 km/h / 107.5 mph173.0 km/h / 107.5 mph173.0 km/h / 107.5 mph182.0 km/h / 113.1 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 5
Engine312A2000169A4000169A1000169A3000
Engine | Bore80.5 mm / 3.2 in70.8 mm / 2.8 in69.6 mm / 2.7 in
Engine | Compression Ratio10.0:111.0:117.6:1
Engine | Displacement0.9 L / 53.4 cu-in / 875.0 cc1.2 L / 75.8 cu-in / 1242.0 cc1.2 L / 76.2 cu-in / 1248.0 cc1.4 L / 83.5 cu-in / 1368.0 cc
Engine | Power85.0 hp / 63.4 kW @ 5500 rpm69.0 hp / 51.5 kW @ 5500 rpm75.0 hp / 55.9 kW @ 4000 rpm100.0 hp / 74.6 kW @ 6000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output97.1 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in55.6 hp/L / 0.9 hp/cu-in60.1 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in73.1 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke86.0 mm / 3.4 in78.9 mm / 3.1 in82.0 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Torque145 Nm / 106.9 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm102 Nm / 75.2 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm190 Nm / 140.1 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm131 Nm / 96.6 lb-ft @ 4250 rpm
Engine | TypeTurbocharged multi-port injected petrol inline-2 SOHC engine with 2 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine with 2 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears5-speed5-speed5-speed5-speed
Transmission | TypeManual

Production

Availability2011 ~ 20152009 ~ 20152009 ~ 20102009 ~ 2013
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External Reviews

carmagazine[1]

Reviewer score 68%
Reviewers from carmagazine have found the following***:
Only 1500 are destined for the UK this year because of production constraints. From next year this should level out to annual sales of around 3000, around 15% of total 500 sales. Prices range from £11,300 for the 1.2 Pop to a rather steep £14,100 for the1.3 Lounge. That's a full £3000 premium over the fixed-head version.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Gorgeous interior
  • Comfortable to drive
  • Decent ride quality
Cons
  • Ride quality deteriorates
  • No roof-down reversing

carwow[2]

Reviewer score 50%
Reviewers from carwow have found the following***:
The Fiat 500C is a cute city car that's cheap to run and comes with eye-catching retro looks. The 'C' stands for convertible, but it's better if you think of the 500C's folding soft top as a massive fabric sunroof that you can flip down automatically whenever the sun starts shining. It's similar to the Peugeot 108 TOP, Citroen C1 Airscape and Toyota Aygo X-Wave – all diminutive city cars with fabric roofs.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Cheap to run
  • Decent infotainment system
Cons
  • No height adjustable driver’s seat
  • Not particularly comfortable on uneven roads

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References

  1. ^ Fiat 500C 1.4 (2009) review. [carmagazine]. https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/fiat/fiat-500c-14-2009-review/. 2009-06-25. Retrieved 2022-05-19.
  2. ^ Fiat 500C Review. [carwow]. https://www.carwow.co.uk/fiat/500c. Retrieved 2022-05-19.

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