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2012 FIAT 500 Specifications

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2012 FIAT 500
Starting Price:
$15,500
Estimated MPG:
30 city | 38 hwy
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2012 FIAT 500 Specifications

ABS Brakes

ABS:
4-wheel

Air Conditioning

Front air conditioning:
Manual

Airbags

Head airbags:
Curtain 1st and 2nd row
Passenger Airbag:
Yes

Audio System

In-Dash CD:
Single
MP3 player:
Yes
Radio:
AM/FM stereo
Satellite Radio:
SIRIUS

Brakes

Front brakes:
Ventilated disc

Convenience Features

Cruise control:
Cruise control
Power steering:
Electric power steering
Steering wheel:
Tilt-adjustable

Dimensions

Front Head Room:
38.9 "
Front Leg Room:
40.7 "
Overall height:
59.8 "
Overall Length:
139.6 "
Overall Width:
64.1 "
Rear Head Room:
35.6 "
Rear Leg Room:
31.7 "
Wheelbase:
90.6 "

Engine

Compression Ratio:
10.80 : 1
Displacement:
83 cu.in.
Horse Power:
101 hp
Size:
1.4 L
Vehicle Emissions:
LEV II

Engine Spec

Cylinder configuration:
I-4
Drive type:
front-wheel
Engine liters:
1.4
Fuel tank capacity:
10.5gal.
Horsepower:
101hp @ 6,500RPM
Number of valves:
16
Recommended fuel:
premium unleaded
Torque:
98 lb.-ft. @ 4,000RPM
Transmission:
5 speed manual
Transmission:
6 speed automatic

Fuel Consumption

City:
30 mpg
Highway:
38 mpg

Instrumentation

External temp:
External temperature display
Tachometer:
Tachometer
Trip computer:
Trip computer

Mirrors

Driver mirror adjustment:
Power remote

Roof

Sunroof:
Express open/close glass

Safety and Performance for CarsProd

Stability control:
Stability control
Traction control:
Traction control

Seats

Total Seating Capacity:
4

Security

Anti-theft alarm system:
Yes

Suspension

Front suspension type:
Strut
Rear Suspension Type:
Torsion beam

Tires

Diameter:
15.0"
Prefix:
P
Profile:
55
Speed Rating:
H
Tire Pressure Monitoring System:
Yes
Type:
AS
Width:
185 mm

Transmission

Automatic type:
Automatic
Number of speeds:
5

Warranty

roadside months:
48 months

Weights and Capacities

Curb weight:
2,363 lbs.
Max cargo capacity:
30 cu.ft.

Wheels

Diameter:
15
Rim Type:
None steel
Width:
6

Windows

Power windows:
Power windows
Rear defogger:
Rear defogger
Standard Features

Body Exterior

Bumpers
: body-color
Door mirrors
: body-color
Heated door mirrors
Number of doors
: 2
Power door mirrors
Rear cargo
: liftgate
Tailpipe finisher
: chrome

Convenience Features

1-touch down
Air conditioning
Driver door bin
Driver vanity mirror
Front beverage holders
Illuminated entry
Passenger door bin
Passenger vanity mirror
Power windows
Rear beverage holders
Remote keyless entry
Speed control
Tilt steering wheel

Entertainment Features

AM/FM radio
CD player
MP3 decoder
Radio data system
Speakers
: 6
Speakers
: 7
Steering wheel mounted audio controls
Wireless phone connectivity

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation

Delay-off headlights
Front reading lights
Low tire pressure warning
Outside temperature display
Rear window defroster
Rear window wiper
Tachometer
Trip computer

Powertrain

Cylinder configuration
: I-4
Drive type
: front-wheel
Engine liters
: 1.4
Engine location
: front
Fuel economy city
: 30mpg
Fuel economy highway
: 38mpg
Fuel tank capacity
: 10.5gal.
Horsepower
: 101hp @ 6,500RPM
Number of valves
: 16
Recommended fuel
: premium unleaded
Sequential multi-point fuel injection
Torque
: 98 lb.-ft. @ 4,000RPM
Transmission
: 5 speed manual
Transmission
: 6 speed automatic
Variable valve control

Safety and Security

4 wheel disc brakes
ABS brakes
Anti-whiplash front head restraints
Brake assist
Dual front impact airbags
Dual front side impact airbags
Electronic stability
Ignition disable
Knee airbag
Occupant sensing airbag
Overhead airbag
Traction control

Seats and Trim

Front seats
: bucket
Leather steering wheel
Max seating capacity
: 4
Rear seats
: bench
Split folding rear seat

Specs and Dimensions

Air Pollution Score (AP)
: 5
Compression ratio
: 10.80 to 1
Engine bore x stroke
: 72.0mm x 84.0mm (2.83" x 3.31")
Engine displacement
: 1.4 L
Engine horsepower
: 101hp @ 6,500RPM
Engine torque
: 98 lb.-ft. @ 4,000RPM
Exterior body width
: 1,628mm (64.1")
Exterior height
: 1,519mm (59.8")
Exterior length
: 3,546mm (139.6")
Front headroom
: 955mm (37.6")
Front headroom
: 988mm (38.9")
Front hiproom
: 1,217mm (47.9")
Front legroom
: 1,034mm (40.7")
Front shoulder room
: 1,255mm (49.4")
Greenhouse Gas Score (GG)
: 8
Interior cargo volume
: 269 L (10 cu.ft.)
Interior maximum cargo volume
: 852 L (30 cu.ft.)
Passenger volume
: 2,141L (75.6 cu.ft.)
Rear headroom
: 904mm (35.6")
Rear hiproom
: 1,082mm (42.6")
Rear legroom
: 805mm (31.7")
Rear shoulder room
: 1,179mm (46.4")
Turning radius
: 4.7m (15.3')
Wheelbase
: 2,301mm (90.6")

Suspension/Handling

Front anti-roll bar
Front tires
: 185/55HR15.0
Front wheel independent suspension
Power steering
Rear tires
: 185/55HR15.0
Wheel size
: 15"

Warranty

Basic warranty
: 48 months/50,000miles
Corrosion perforation warranty
: 144 months/ unlimited distance
Powertrain warranty
: 48 months/50,000miles
Roadside assistance coverage
: 48 months/ unlimited distance
Optional Features

Convenience Features

Power moonroof
Optional

Powertrain

Block heater
Optional
Manual-shift auto
Optional
Mode select transmission
Optional

Safety and Security

Security system
Optional

Suspension/Handling

Alloy wheels
Optional

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