Fiat 500 L MPG by year — every rating on record
The Fiat 500 L has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 7 model years, from 2014 to 2020. Across those years its best rated version returned 28 mpg (2014) and its thirstiest returned 25 mpg (2015). The EPA record holds 11 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Station Wagons.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 | 28 mpg | 27 mpg | #6 of 16 (67th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Station Wagons |
| 2015 | 3 | 28 mpg | 25 mpg | #9 of 17 (50th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Station Wagons |
| 2016 | 2 | 28 mpg | 25 mpg | #10 of 18 (47th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Station Wagons |
| 2017 | 1 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #21 of 24 (13th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Station Wagons |
| 2018 | 1 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #18 of 23 (23th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Station Wagons |
| 2019 | 1 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #19 of 23 (18th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Station Wagons |
| 2020 | 1 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #18 of 20 (11th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Station Wagons |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Fiat 500 L placed highest in 2014 at #6 of 16, and lowest in 2017 at #21 of 24. It spent 2 of its 7 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Premium | 1.4L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 22 | 30 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 356 | 5/10 |
| 2019 | 1.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Premium | 1.4L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 22 | 30 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 356 | 5/10 |
| 2018 | 1.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Premium | 1.4L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 22 | 30 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 356 | 5/10 |
| 2017 | 1.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Premium | 1.4L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 22 | 30 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 356 | 5/10 |
| 2016 | 1.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Premium | 1.4L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 22 | 30 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 354 | 6/10 |
| 2016 | 1.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 1.4L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 25 | 32 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,750 | 316 | 7/10 |
| 2015 | 1.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Premium | 1.4L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 22 | 30 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 354 | 6/10 |
| 2015 | 1.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM6) Premium | 1.4L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 24 | 32 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,850 | 330 | 7/10 |
| 2015 | 1.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 1.4L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 25 | 32 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,750 | 316 | 7/10 |
| 2014 | 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 | 331 | 7/10 |
| 2014 | 1.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 1.4L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 25 | 32 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,750 | 318 | 7/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 0 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 → 2017 | 28 → 25 mpg | -3 mpg | 460 gal |
What 500 L fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2020 Fiat 500 L burns 460 to 460 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 | $1,380 | $1,380 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,610 | $1,610 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,840 | $1,840 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2020 model year is $3,100 to $3,100 a year in fuel, or $4,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Small Station Wagons
Across the 142 nameplates EPA classifies as Small Station Wagons, the median best combined rating is 27 mpg. At 25 mpg the Fiat 500 L is 2 mpg below the median, which is worth about $119 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Small Station Wagons 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.