For The diesel 500C returns an excellent 72.4mpg, emits just 104g/km of carbon dioxide, and is the strongest performer. Pop trim has all the basics.

Against It's a £1400 upgrade from the entry-level 1.2, and really only worth it if mid-range muscle is a priority. Alloy wheels are a cost option.

Fiat 500 Convertible

What Car? says

3 out of 5 stars

A fine little car to drive, with an excellent engine and low running costs, but expensive to buy in the first place for such a basic trim level.

What Car? readers say

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Comfort
Electric steering adjust Not Available
Electric Sunroof Not Available
Manual sunroof Not Available
Air conditioning Standard
Cruise control Not Available
Electric mirrors Standard
Heated mirrors £120
Electric windows front Standard
Electric windows rear Not Available
Seat height adjustment Standard
Climate Control £730
Power Steering Standard
Steering adjustment reach Not Available
Steering adjustment rake Not Available
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 £320
Front Foglights £160
Powered sliding doors Not Available
Interior
Hands Free Phone Kit Not Available
Satellite navigation Not Available
Leather Seats £780
Split/fold seats £160
Bluetooth £270
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
Side Impact Bars Standard
Traction control Pack Only
Curtain Airbag Standard
Rear Parking Sensor £270
Electronic stability programme £320
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 Not Available
Visible VIN Not Available
Secure spare wheel Standard
Satellite tracking Not Available
Laminated Glass Not Available
Options calculator Price
Heated mirrors £120
Climate Control £730
Metallic paint £450
Alloy wheels £320
Front Foglights £160
Leather Seats £780
Split/fold seats £160
Bluetooth £270
Rear Parking Sensor £270
ESP £320
Total Price: £15,360
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 17
Typical insurance £545.00
% Value retained (3yrs/36000 miles) 40%
Typical contract hire £233.00
Pence per mile 37
Servicing costs - 3 years £495.00
Service intervals 18k
Warranty period 3yr/60k + 3yr Paint + 8yr Perforation + 1yr/AA Breakdown
Three-year cost£14,022
Company car tax
Percentage charge 13
Benefit in kind £1,989.00
Tax payable 20% £398.00
Tax payable 40% £796.00

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
Manufacturers figures
0-60 mph (secs) 10.7
Max speed (mph) 112
Euro NCAP Test Scores
Adult protection Unavailable
Child protection Unavailable
Pedestrian protection Unavailable

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