Fiat 500 Abarth MPG by year — every rating on record
The Fiat 500 Abarth has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 8 model years, from 2012 to 2019. Across those years its best rated version returned 30 mpg (2012) and its thirstiest returned 27 mpg (2015). The EPA record holds 13 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Minicompact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 30 mpg | 30 mpg | #4 of 39 (92th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2013 | 1 | 30 mpg | 30 mpg | #6 of 30 (83th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2014 | 1 | 30 mpg | 30 mpg | #4 of 29 (89th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2015 | 2 | 30 mpg | 27 mpg | #4 of 30 (90th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2016 | 2 | 30 mpg | 27 mpg | #3 of 30 (93th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2017 | 2 | 30 mpg | 27 mpg | #4 of 32 (90th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2018 | 2 | 30 mpg | 27 mpg | #4 of 37 (92th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2019 | 2 | 30 mpg | 27 mpg | #4 of 36 (91th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Fiat 500 Abarth placed highest in 2016 at #3 of 30, and lowest in 2013 at #6 of 30. It spent 8 of its 8 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 13 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Premium | 1.4L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 24 | 32 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,850 | 326 | 6/10 |
| 2019 | 1.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | 1.4L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 28 | 33 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,600 | 299 | 7/10 |
| 2018 | 1.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Premium | 1.4L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 24 | 32 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,850 | 326 | 6/10 |
| 2018 | 1.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | 1.4L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 28 | 33 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,600 | 292 | 7/10 |
| 2017 | 1.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Premium | 1.4L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 24 | 32 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,850 | 326 | 6/10 |
| 2017 | 1.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | 1.4L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 28 | 33 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,600 | 299 | 7/10 |
| 2016 | 1.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Premium | 1.4L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 24 | 32 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,850 | 326 | 6/10 |
| 2016 | 1.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | 1.4L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 28 | 33 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,600 | 299 | 7/10 |
| 2015 | 1.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Premium | 1.4L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 24 | 32 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,850 | 326 | 7/10 |
| 2015 | 1.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | 1.4L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 28 | 33 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,600 | 299 | 7/10 |
| 2014 | 1.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | 1.4L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 28 | 33 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,600 | 299 | 8/10 |
| 2013 | 1.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | 1.4L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 28 | 33 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,600 | 293 | 8/10 |
| 2012 | 1.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | 1.4L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 28 | 33 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,600 | 296.23333333333335 | n/a |
What 500 Abarth fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2019 Fiat 500 Abarth burns 383 to 426 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,150 | $1,278 | $128 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,342 | $1,491 | $149 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,533 | $1,704 | $170 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2019 model year is $2,600 to $2,850 a year in fuel, or $3,000 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Minicompact Cars
Across the 153 nameplates EPA classifies as Minicompact Cars, the median best combined rating is 21 mpg. At 30 mpg the Fiat 500 Abarth is 9 mpg better the median, which is worth about $575 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Minicompact Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Fiat nameplates
Every Fiat model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.