Fiat 500L

Fiat 500L: generations compared

The catalogue records 2 entries, not a second generation. 1 generation ran 2012-01-01 to 2017-12-31 (12 versions). 1 generation, restyling starts 2017-01-01; stop is not measured (12 versions). Body type does not change: Compact Van, FWD, 145 mm ground clearance, 50 l tank on every row.

The catalogue records 2 entries, not a second generation. 1 generation ran 2012-01-01 to 2017-12-31 (12 versions). 1 generation, restyling starts 2017-01-01; stop is not measured (12 versions). Body type does not change: Compact Van, FWD, 145 mm ground clearance, 50 l tank on every row. Wheel sizes are measured only on six 1 generation cars: 205/55 R16 and 225/45 R17; on restyling, wheels are not measured.

What the restyling does change, in numbers:

• Diesel power floor rises from 85 hp (1.3 MT / 1.3 AT) to 95 hp (1.3 MT / 1.3 DSG). Peak diesel stays 120 hp, but 1 generation also had 1.6 MT (105 hp); that 105 hp diesel is gone after restyling.
• Peak petrol drops: 1 generation 1.4 MT (162 hp) and 1.4 AT (162 hp) are not in restyling. Restyling petrol tops out at 1.4 MT (120 hp).
• Gearboxes: restyling adds Robotic (1.3 DSG) and drops Automatic. 1 generation had Automatic on 1.4 AT (162 hp) and 1.3 AT (85 hp) and no DSG name.
• Eco class: restyling is Euro 6 on all 12 rows. 1 generation mixes Euro 6 (petrol 0.9 MT, 1.4 MT 95/120/162, 1.4 AT) with Euro 5 on every diesel (1.3 AT, 1.3 MT 85 hp, both 1.6 MT 105 hp, 1.6 MT 120 hp).
• LPG appears only after restyling: 0.9 MT (80 hp).
• Gross weight is measured on restyling (1790–2075 kg) and not measured on 1 generation.

Specs: engine and gearbox table

All engines: Front, transverse. Valves per cylinder: 4. Drive: FWD.

1 generation, restyling (from 2017)

Petrol feed on restyling gasoline/LPG rows: Distributed injection (multi-point). Diesel feed: not measured. Compression: 10 on both 875 cc petrol/LPG; 11 on 1.4 MT 95 hp; 9.8 on 1.4 MT 120 hp; 16.8 on 1248 diesel; 16.5 on 1.6 MT. Bore × stroke: 80.5 × 86 (875), 72 × 84 (1368), 69.6 × 82 (1248), 79.5 × 80.5 (1598).

1 generation (2012–2017)

I need kW for gen1 162. I didn't dump kW for gen1. Let me not invent kW.

I'll omit kW from gen1 table if I didn't capture it - I should have dumped it. From restyling we have mapping: 105hp=77, 95=70, 120=88, 80=59. For 162 and 85 I must not invent.

I'll write prose with only known kW from restyling and skip invented kW for 162/85.

Compression on 1 generation 1.6 MT (105 hp, 1440 kg): not measured. The other 1.6 MT (105 hp, 1365 kg) is 16.5. 1.3 AT and 1.3 MT (1315 kg) compression 17.6; 1.3 MT (1290 kg) 16.8.

Performance and mpg

Measured 0–100 range on the whole model: 10.2 s (restyling 1.4 MT 120 hp, 1290 kg) to 15.7 s (restyling 0.9 MT 80 hp LPG, and restyling 1.3 DSG 1320 kg). Not measured: 1 generation 1.4 MT (162 hp) and 1.4 AT (162 hp) — both 0–100 and top speed not measured. Fuel use and CO2 on those two 162 hp cars are also not measured.

Restyling, 0–100 / top speed / city / highway / mixed / CO2:

• 0.9 MT 105 hp, 1320 kg: 12.7 s, 180 km/h, 5.7 / 4.2 / 4.8, 111 g/km
• 0.9 MT 105 hp, 1260 kg: 12.3 s, 180 km/h, 5.7 / 4.2 / 4.8, 111 g/km — same fuel and CO2 as the heavier twin, 0.4 s quicker
• 1.4 MT 95 hp, 1275 kg: 12.8 s, 178 km/h, 8.4 / 6.5 / 7.2, 164 g/km
• 1.4 MT 95 hp, 1245 kg: 12.8 s, 170 km/h, 8.4 / 6.5 / 7.2, 164 g/km — 8 km/h slower top speed than the 1275 kg twin at the same 12.8 s
• 1.4 MT 120 hp, 1360 kg: 10.6 s, 189 km/h, 8.8 / 5.4 / 6.7, 155 g/km
• 1.4 MT 120 hp, 1290 kg: 10.2 s, 189 km/h, 8.8 / 5.4 / 6.7, 155 g/km — fastest measured 500L, 0.4 s quicker than the 1360 kg twin
• 1.3 MT 95 hp, 1320 kg: 15.4 s, 169 km/h, 4.9 / 3.6 / 4.1, 104 g/km
• 1.3 MT 95 hp, 1305 kg: 13.9 s, 171 km/h, 4.9 / 3.6 / 4.1, 107 g/km — 1.5 s quicker; CO2 3 g/km higher
• 1.3 DSG 95 hp, 1320 kg: 15.7 s, 171 km/h, 4.5 / 3.6 / 3.9, 104 g/km
• 1.3 DSG 95 hp, 1305 kg: 14.8 s, 169 km/h, 4.5 / 3.6 / 3.9, 104 g/km
• 1.6 MT 120 hp: 10.9 s, 189 km/h, 6.1 / 4.5 / 5.1, 134 g/km
• 0.9 MT 80 hp LPG: 15.7 s, 163 km/h; city / highway / mixed / CO2 not measured

1 generation, 0–100 / top / city / highway / mixed / CO2:

• 0.9 MT 105 hp, 12.3 s: 12.3 s, 180 km/h, 5.7 / 4.3 / 4.8, CO2 not measured
• 0.9 MT 105 hp, 12.6 s: 12.6 s, 173 km/h, 6.0 / 4.6 / 5.1, 119 g/km
• 1.4 MT 162 hp: 0–100, top, consumption, CO2 all not measured
• 1.4 AT 162 hp: 0–100, top, consumption, CO2 all not measured
• 1.3 AT 85 hp: 15.1 s, 165 km/h, 4.5 / 3.7 / 4.0, CO2 not measured
• 1.3 MT 85 hp, 1315 kg: 14.9 s, 165 km/h, 5.0 / 3.7 / 4.2, CO2 not measured
• 1.3 MT 85 hp, 1290 kg: 15.3 s, 160 km/h, 5.2 / 3.8 / 4.3, 114 g/km
• 1.6 MT 105 hp, 1440 kg, 5-speed: 11.3 s, 182 km/h, 5.4 / 3.9 / 4.5, CO2 not measured
• 1.6 MT 105 hp, 1365 kg, 6-speed: 12.0 s, 175 km/h, 5.6 / 4.1 / 4.7, 122 g/km
• 1.4 MT 95 hp: 13.2 s, 165 km/h, 8.4 / 5.3 / 6.4, 149 g/km
• 1.4 MT 120 hp: 11.0 s, 183 km/h, 9.3 / 5.7 / 7.0, 163 g/km
• 1.6 MT 120 hp: 11.5 s, 183 km/h, 5.8 / 4.2 / 4.8, 125 g/km

Arithmetic that matters when choosing:

• Restyling 1.4 MT 120 hp vs 1.4 MT 95 hp: +25 hp, +88 Nm (215 vs 127), 0–100 shorter by 2.2 s (10.6 vs 12.8) or 2.6 s (10.2 vs 12.8) depending on kerb twin; mixed fuel 6.7 vs 7.2 (0.5 l/100 km less on the stronger Turbo); CO2 155 vs 164.
• Restyling 1.6 MT 120 hp diesel vs restyling 1.4 MT 120 hp petrol: same 120 hp and same 189 km/h; diesel has 320 vs 215 Nm (+105 Nm) and mixed 5.1 vs 6.7 (−1.6 l/100 km); 0–100 10.9 vs 10.2–10.6 s (petrol still quicker).
• Restyling 1.3 DSG vs 1.3 MT (same 95 hp, 200 Nm): Robotic vs Manual; mixed 3.9 vs 4.1; city 4.5 vs 4.9. On the 1320 kg twins, DSG is 0.3 s slower (15.7 vs 15.4) but 2 km/h faster (171 vs 169). On the 1305 kg twins, DSG is 0.9 s slower (14.8 vs 13.9) and 2 km/h slower (169 vs 171).
• 1 generation 1.4 MT 120 hp vs restyling 1.4 MT 120 hp: restyling mixed 6.7 vs 7.0 (−0.3), city 8.8 vs 9.3, highway 5.4 vs 5.7, CO2 155 vs 163, top 189 vs 183, 0–100 10.2–10.6 vs 11.0.
• 1 generation 1.4 MT 95 hp vs restyling: restyling mixed worse 7.2 vs 6.4 (+0.8), highway 6.5 vs 5.3, CO2 164 vs 149; 0–100 12.8 vs 13.2 (restyling quicker); top 170–178 vs 165.
• Diesel 85 → 95 hp across the restyle: restyling 1.3 MT 1305 kg does 13.9 s vs 1 generation 1.3 MT 14.9–15.3 s.
• 1 generation 1.6 MT 105 hp (1440 kg, 5-speed) is the quickest measured diesel of that generation at 11.3 s, beating 1.6 MT 120 hp at 11.5 s despite 15 fewer hp — it is also 70 kg heavier than the 120 hp 1370 kg car (1440 vs 1370). The 6-speed 105 hp (1365 kg) is slower: 12.0 s.

Power per litre (hp ÷ litres): 0.9 MT 105 hp = 120.0 hp/l (875 cc). 1.4 MT 162 hp = 118.4 hp/l. 0.9 MT 80 hp LPG = 91.4 hp/l. Restyling 1.4 MT 120 hp = 87.7 hp/l. 1.3 MT/DSG 95 hp = 76.1 hp/l. 1.6 MT 120 hp = 75.1 hp/l. 1.4 MT 95 hp = 69.4 hp/l. 1.6 MT 105 hp = 65.7 hp/l. 1.3 MT/AT 85 hp = 68.1 hp/l.

Kerb per hp, restyling: 1.4 MT 120 hp 1290 kg = 10.75 kg/hp (best among measured-performance restyling petrol). 1.6 MT 120 hp 1430 kg = 11.92 kg/hp. 0.9 MT 105 hp 1260 kg = 12.00 kg/hp. 1.4 MT 95 hp 1245 kg = 13.11 kg/hp. 1.3 MT 1305 kg = 13.74 kg/hp. 0.9 MT 80 hp 1390 kg = 17.38 kg/hp (worst). 1 generation 1.4 MT 162 hp and 1.4 AT 162 hp: 1245/162 = 7.69 kg/hp — lightest per hp in the catalogue, but 0–100 is not measured, so this ratio is not a proven sprint.

Dimensions and weight

Ground clearance 145 mm and tank 50 l on every version in both generations. Front suspension: Independent, spring. Rear: Semi-independent, springorts hélicoïdaux, sem (label as in data). Front brakes: Ventilated disc. Rear brakes: Drum on restyling 0.9 MT (both 105 hp twins and the 80 hp LPG) and both restyling 1.4 MT 95 hp; Disc on all other restyling rows and on every 1 generation row.

Kerb, restyling: 1245 kg (1.4 MT 95 hp) to 1430 kg (1.6 MT 120 hp) — 185 kg spread. Gross, restyling: 1790 kg (1.4 MT 95 hp, 1275 kg kerb) to 2075 kg (1.6 MT 120 hp). Payload (gross − kerb) on restyling: 1.3 MT 1320 kg → 2025 kg = 705 kg; 1.3 DSG 1320 kg → 2020 kg = 700 kg; 1.6 MT 1430 → 2075 = 645 kg; 0.9 MT 105 hp 1320 → 1965 = 645 kg; 1.4 MT 120 hp 1360 → 1920 = 560 kg; 0.9 MT 80 hp 1390 → 1895 = 505 kg; 1.4 MT 95 hp 1275 → 1790 = 515 kg; 1.4 MT 95 hp 1245 → 1805 = 560 kg; 0.9 MT 105 hp 1260 → 1820 = 560 kg; 1.4 MT 120 hp 1290 → 1850 = 560 kg; 1.3 MT 1305 → 1845 = 540 kg; 1.3 DSG 1305 → 1850 = 545 kg. If you haul, the 705 kg payload on restyling 1.3 MT (1320 kg) is the largest measured; the LPG 0.9 MT 80 hp is among the smallest at 505 kg.

1 generation kerb: 1245 kg (1.4 MT 95/162 hp, 1.4 AT 162 hp) to 1440 kg (1.6 MT 105 hp, 5-speed). Gross weight: not measured on all 12 1 generation rows. Wheels measured only on 0.9 MT (12.6 s), 1.4 MT 95 hp, 1.4 MT 120 hp, 1.3 MT 1290 kg, 1.6 MT 105 hp 1365 kg, 1.6 MT 120 hp: 205/55 R16 and 225/45 R17. On the other six 1 generation rows, wheels are not measured.

Which version to choose

Need an Automatic. Only 1 generation. 1.4 AT (162 hp) is the power choice (162 hp, 250 Nm, 6 gears, Euro 6) but 0–100, top speed, mpg and CO2 are not measured. 1.3 AT (85 hp) is the measured Automatic: 15.1 s, 165 km/h, mixed 4.0 l/100 km, Euro 5. There is no Automatic in restyling.

Need Robotic. Only restyling 1.3 DSG (95 hp). Take the 1305 kg twin if you care about 0–100 (14.8 s vs 15.7 s on the 1320 kg twin). Mixed 3.9 l/100 km is the lowest measured on the model. CO2 104 g/km.

Need the lowest measured mixed mpg with a Manual. Restyling 1.3 MT (95 hp): 4.1 mixed, 3.6 highway. Prefer the 1305 kg twin (13.9 s, 171 km/h, 107 g/km) over the 1320 kg twin (15.4 s, 169 km/h, 104 g/km) unless you want the 705 kg payload.

Need petrol, short 0–100, documented. Restyling 1.4 MT (120 hp), 1290 kg: 10.2 s, 189 km/h, mixed 6.7, 155 g/km, Euro 6, Disc rear. The 1360 kg twin of the same name is 10.6 s and 70 kg heavier. 1 generation 1.4 MT (120 hp) is slower (11.0 s, 183 km/h) and thirstier (7.0 mixed, 163 g/km).

Need maximum hp on paper. 1 generation 1.4 MT (162 hp) or 1.4 AT (162 hp): 162 hp, 250 Nm, 1245 kg, Turbo, Euro 6. Treat them as incomplete spec cards: 0–100, top speed, fuel, CO2, gross weight not measured. They are 42 hp above restyling’s petrol ceiling (120 hp).

Need LPG. Only restyling 0.9 MT (80 hp): 15.7 s, 163 km/h, 1390 kg, 1895 kg gross, Drum rear, Euro 6. Consumption and CO2 not measured. Versus restyling 0.9 MT (105 hp) gasoline: −25 hp, +0.3 to +3.4 s depending which 105 hp twin you compare (12.3 or 12.7 s), −17 km/h vs 180.

Need the 2-cylinder 875 cc Turbo on gasoline. Restyling 0.9 MT (105 hp): mixed 4.8, 111 g/km, 180 km/h. Pick 1260 kg (12.3 s, 1820 kg gross) over 1320 kg (12.7 s, 1965 kg gross) unless you want the extra 145 kg of gross. 1 generation has the same name twice: 12.3 s / 180 km/h / mixed 4.8 / CO2 not measured, versus 12.6 s / 173 km/h / mixed 5.1 / 119 g/km with measured 205/55 R16 and 225/45 R17.

Need naturally aspirated petrol. Boost = No only on 1.4 MT (95 hp). Restyling: 12.8 s, mixed 7.2, 164 g/km — thirstiest mixed figure in restyling. The 1275 kg twin tops out at 178 km/h; the 1245 kg twin at 170 km/h. 1 generation 1.4 MT (95 hp) is slower (13.2 s, 165 km/h) but leaner (6.4 mixed, 149 g/km). This engine’s 127 Nm arrives at 4500 rpm, versus 215 Nm at 2500 on the Turbo 120 hp 1.4 MT — 88 Nm less, 2000 rpm later.

Need 120 hp diesel. Restyling 1.6 MT (120 hp): 10.9 s, 189 km/h, 320 Nm, mixed 5.1, 134 g/km, Euro 6, heaviest restyling kerb (1430 kg) and highest gross (2075 kg). 1 generation 1.6 MT (120 hp): 11.5 s, 183 km/h, mixed 4.8, 125 g/km, Euro 5, 1370 kg — 0.6 s slower, 6 km/h slower, but 0.3 l/100 km less mixed and 60 kg lighter. Same 320 Nm at 1750 rpm on both of those 120 hp diesels.

Need 105 hp diesel (only 1 generation). Two 1.6 MT (105 hp): 5-speed 1440 kg does 11.3 s / 182 km/h / mixed 4.5 (CO2 not measured); 6-speed 1365 kg does 12.0 s / 175 km/h / mixed 4.7 / 122 g/km. Torque 320 Nm on both; the 5-speed peaks that torque at 1500 rpm, the 6-speed at 1750 rpm. Compression on the 1440 kg 5-speed is not measured; on the 1365 kg 6-speed it is 16.5.

Need Euro 6 diesel. That combination exists only after restyling (1.3 MT, 1.3 DSG, 1.6 MT 120 hp). Every 1 generation diesel is Euro 5.

Reliability / problems. This dataset has no failure rates, recalls, or service costs. What is measured and differs: rear Drum vs Disc (Drum on the small restyling petrol/LPG listed above); 5-speed vs 6-speed; Robotic vs Manual vs Automatic; Euro 5 vs Euro 6; feed not measured on diesels.

Short buy map. Measured sprint: restyling 1.4 MT (120 hp, 1290 kg). Measured economy: restyling 1.3 DSG (95 hp). Measured payload: restyling 1.3 MT (1320 kg). Automatic: 1 generation 1.4 AT (162 hp) if you accept not-measured performance, else 1.3 AT (85 hp). LPG: restyling 0.9 MT (80 hp). Highest hp: 1 generation 1.4 MT (162 hp). Do not treat restyling as a new generation: it is 1 generation, restyling, with a lower petrol peak, a higher diesel floor, Robotic in place of Automatic, Euro 6 diesels, and LPG added.