Fiat 500 X MPG by year — every rating on record
The Fiat 500 X has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 3 model years, from 2016 to 2018. Across those years its best rated version returned 28 mpg (2016) and its thirstiest returned 24 mpg (2016). The EPA record holds 9 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD / Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3 | 28 mpg | 24 mpg | #10 of 51 (82th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Premium, Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2017 | 3 | 28 mpg | 24 mpg | #8 of 52 (86th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Premium, Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2018 | 3 | 28 mpg | 24 mpg | #11 of 52 (80th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Regular, Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Fiat 500 X placed highest in 2017 at #8 of 52, and lowest in 2018 at #11 of 52. It spent 3 of its 3 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2.4L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Regular | 2.4L 4-cyl | 21 | 29 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 364 | 5/10 |
| 2018 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Regular | 2.4L 4-cyl | 22 | 30 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 354 | 5/10 |
| 2018 | 1.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 1.4L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 25 | 33 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,750 | 317 | 6/10 |
| 2017 | 2.4L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Regular | 2.4L 4-cyl | 21 | 29 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 364 | 5/10 |
| 2017 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Regular | 2.4L 4-cyl | 22 | 30 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 353 | 5/10 |
| 2017 | 1.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 1.4L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 25 | 33 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,750 | 317 | 6/10 |
| 2016 | 2.4L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Regular | 2.4L 4-cyl | 21 | 29 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 364 | 5/10 |
| 2016 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Regular | 2.4L 4-cyl | 22 | 30 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 353 | 6/10 |
| 2016 | 1.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 1.4L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 25 | 33 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,750 | 316 | 7/10 |
What 500 X fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2018 Fiat 500 X burns 411 to 479 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 | $1,232 | $1,438 | $205 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,438 | $1,677 | $240 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,643 | $1,917 | $274 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2018 model year is $2,500 to $2,750 a year in fuel, or $1,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Across the 152 nameplates EPA classifies as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, the median best combined rating is 29 mpg. At 28 mpg the Fiat 500 X is 1 mpg below the median, which is worth about $50 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD 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.