Fiat 500 Convertible 1.3 Multijet Lounge 2dr Data and specs

For The 1.3 diesel engine delivers strong mid-range performance, yet manages 72.4mpg and emits just 104g/km of carbon dioxide. Lounge specification includes chrome trim, foglights, parking sensors, stability control and attractive 15-inch alloys.

Against This is the most expensive regular 500C, and could head into the Mini price-range if you add a few options and accessories.

What Car? says

3 out of 5 stars

Arguably the optimum all-rounder in the 500C range, combining style and substance – but the 500C also works well in entry-level 1.2 Pop form. Pick from either end of the range according to taste/budget.

What Car? readers say

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Comfort
Electric steering adjust	Not Available
Electric Sunroof	Not Available
Manual sunroof	Not Available
Air conditioning	Not Available
Cruise control	Not Available
Electric mirrors	Standard
Heated mirrors	Standard
Electric windows front	Standard
Electric windows rear	Not Available
Seat height adjustment	Standard
Climate Control	Standard
Power Steering	Standard
Steering adjustment reach	Not Available
Steering adjustment rake	Standard
Power Seats	Not Available
Heated Seats	Not Available
Panoramic sunroof	Not Available
Electric Panoramic Sunroof	Not Available
Power Folding Mirror	Not Available
Engine & Transmission
Auto	Not Available
CVT	Not Available
Tiptronic	Not Available
Particulate filter	Standard
Entertainment
Radio/Cassette	Not Available
RDS Radio/Cassette	Not Available
CD	Standard
Multi CD	Not Available
MP3/iPod Connection	Standard
DVD Player	Not Available
MP3 CD Player	Standard
RDS CD	Standard
Hard Drive	Not Available
Exterior
Metallic paint	£450
Alloy wheels	Standard
Front Foglights	Standard
Powered sliding doors	Not Available

Interior
Hands Free Phone Kit	Not Available
Satellite navigation	Not Available
Leather Seats	£780
Split/fold seats	Standard
Bluetooth	Standard
7 seat pack	Not Available
Safety
Passenger airbag	Standard
Side airbags	Standard
ABS	Standard
3 Point centre belt	Not Available
Driver's airbag	Standard
Belt pretensioners	Standard
Isofix	Standard
Traction control	Standard
Curtain Airbag	Standard
Rear Parking Sensor	Standard
Electronic stability programme	Standard
On/Off Passenger Airbag	Not Available
Driver's knee airbag	Standard
Reversing Camera	Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers	Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control	Not Available
Lane Departure Warning	Not Available
Front Parking Sensor	Not Available
Passenger Knee Airbag	Not Available
Security
Alarm	Not Available
Immobiliser	Standard
Deadlocks	Not Available
Central locking	Standard
Remote locking	Standard
Unique fit stereo	Standard
Marked Parts	Not Available
Etched Windows	Not Available
Locking Wheel nuts	Standard
Visible VIN	Not Available
Secure spare wheel	Standard
Satellite tracking	Not Available
Laminated Glass	Not Available

Options calculator	Price
Metallic paint	£450
Leather Seats	£780

Total Price: £16,760

Next: Running costs

Running costs
Town mpg	56.5
Out of town mpg	85.6
Average mpg	72.4
Tank capacity (litres)	35
CO2 Rating (g/km)	104
Carbon offset cost	£15
Green rating	B
Insurance group	18
Typical insurance	£562.00
% Value retained (3yrs/36000 miles)	41%
Typical contract hire	£251.00
Pence per mile	39
Servicing costs - 3 years	£520.00
Service intervals	18k
Warranty period	3yr/60k + 3yr Paint + 8yr Perforation + 1yr/AA Breakdown
Three-year cost	£14,800

Company car tax
Percentage charge	13
Benefit in kind	£2,171.00
Tax payable 20%	£434.00
Tax payable 40%	£868.00

Performance and measurements

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Body type	Open
Number of doors	2
Number of seats	4
Engine (cc/type)	1248/4
Number of Valves	16
Fuel type	Diesel
Max power (bhp/rpm)	94/4000
Pulling power (lb/ft)	148
Engine position	F
Driven wheels	Front
Length (mm)	3546
Width (mm)	1627
Height (mm)	1488
Front headroom (mm)	910
Front legroom (mm)	1050
Rear headroom (mm)	880
Rear kneeroom (mm)	600
Boot space (min ltr)	185
Boot space (max ltr)	500
Turning circle (m)	9.2
Towing weight (kg)	800
Kerb weight (kg)	980