Compare 2016 FIAT 500 specifications by trim levels
500 is a 4-seat Hatchback from FIAT, which first hit the market back in 2012.
With the price tag ranging from $16,945 to $22,495, the FIAT 500 faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals like Chevrolet Sonic, Chevrolet Spark, Ford Fiesta, Honda Fit.
The FIAT 500 has a maximum towing capacity of 1700 lbs, but double check that this applies to the configuration you want.
The FIAT 500 boasts the average fuel economy anywhere from 34 to 40 mpg, depending on the petrol type and engine capacity.
The maximum width and height is 64.10mm x 144.40mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.
Key Specs of 2016 FIAT 500
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Fuel Tank: 10.5 gal
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Wheelbase: 90.6 in
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MPG: 31 city/40 hwy
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0-60 mph: 9.8 sec
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Engine: 1.4L I-4
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Towing capacity: 1700 lbs
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Curb: 2366 lbs
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Tires: P185/55HR15.0 BSW AS
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Cargo: 9.5 cu.ft
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Passenger capacity: 4
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Dimensions(LxWxH): from 139.6 x 64.1 x 58.7
2016 FIAT 500 Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures
The FIAT 500 is offered in 6 trim levels. Compare the trim levels to ensure you will have the desired features and will not pay for the unnecessary upgrades
Our comprehensive charts with interior and exterior specs are also designed to give you thorough details about FIAT 500 safety features and entertainment system, technical aspects, and so on.
Compare the FIAT 500 specifications & features by choosing the necessary trim level & year of manufacture.
Specs
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Main Info
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Body Style Hatchback
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Doors 2
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Engine
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Engine 1.4L I-4 SOHC
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Horsepower 101 hp @ 6500 –
160 hp @ 5500 -
Torque 150 lb-ft. –
98 lb-ft. -
Transmission 5-spd man w/OD
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0-60mph / 0-100kmh 7 - 9.8 sec
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1/4 mile time 15.7 - 17.6 sec
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Dimensions
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Length 139.6 in
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Width 64.1 in
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Height 59.8 in
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Wheelbase 90.6 in
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Curb Weight 2366 lbs
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GVWR 3300 lbs
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Towing capacity 1700 lbs
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Turning radius 15.3 ft
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CAPACITY
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Seats 4
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Passenger volume 76
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FUEL
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Fuel tank 10.5 gal
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City 28 - 31 mpg
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Combined 31 - 36 mpg
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Highway 34 - 40 mpg
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Highway range 357 - 420 mi
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WARRANTY
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Powertrain Warranty 48 months/50,000 miles mths/miles
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Specifications 
Pop 2dr Hatchback |
Easy 2dr Hatchback |
Sport 2dr Hatchback |
Lounge 2dr Hatchback |
| Exterior length | |||
| 139.6 " in | 139.6 " in | 139.6 " in | 139.6 " in |
| Exterior body width | |||
| 64.1 " in | 64.1 " in | 64.1 " in | 64.1 " in |
| Exterior height | |||
| 59.8 " in | 59.8 " in | 59.8 " in | 59.8 " in |
| Horsepower | |||
| 101 @ 6,500 rpm | 101 @ 6,500 rpm | 101 @ 6,500 rpm | 101 @ 6,500 rpm |
| Torque | |||
| 98 @ 4,000 rpm | 98 @ 4,000 rpm | 98 @ 4,000 rpm | 98 @ 4,000 rpm |
| Fuel economy - city | |||
| 31 mpg | 31 mpg | 31 mpg | 31 mpg |
| Fuel economy - highway | |||
| 40 mpg | 40 mpg | 40 mpg | 40 mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | |||
| 9.8 seconds | 9.8 seconds | 9.8 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
| 1/4 mile time | |||
| 17.6 seconds | 17.6 seconds | 17.6 seconds | 17.6 seconds |
| 1/4 mile speed | |||
| 77 mph | 77 mph | 77 mph | 77 mph |
| Lateral acceleration (g) | |||
| .9 | .9 | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom speed | |||
| 62 mph | 62 mph | 62 mph | 62 mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | |||
| 2.83/3.31 " | 2.83/3.31 " | 2.83/3.31 " | 2.83/3.31 " |
| Curb weight | |||
| 2,366 lbs. | 2,366 lbs. | 2,366 lbs. | 2,366 lbs. |
| Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) | |||
| 3,300 lbs. | 3,300 lbs. | 3,300 lbs. | 3,300 lbs. |
| Wheelbase | |||
| 90.6 " in | 90.6 " in | 90.6 " in | 90.6 " in |
| Front track | |||
| 55.4 " | 55.4 " | 55.4 " | 55.4 " |
| Rear track | |||
| 55.0 " | 55.0 " | 55.0 " | 55.0 " |
| Turning radius | |||
| 15.3 '' | 15.3 '' | 15.3 '' | 15.3 '' |
| Front legroom | |||
| 40.7 " in | 40.7 " in | 40.7 " in | 40.7 " in |
| Rear legroom | |||
| 31.7 " in | 31.7 " in | 31.7 " in | 31.7 " in |
| Front headroom | |||
| 38.9 " in | 38.9 " in | 38.9 " in | 37.6 " in |
| Rear headroom | |||
| 35.6 " in | 35.6 " in | 35.6 " in | 35.6 " in |
| Front hip room | |||
| 47.9 " in | 47.9 " in | 47.9 " in | 47.9 " in |
| Rear hip room | |||
| 42.6 " in | 42.6 " in | 42.6 " in | 42.6 " in |
| Front shoulder room | |||
| 49.4 " in | 49.4 " in | 49.4 " in | 49.4 " in |
| Rear shoulder room | |||
| 46.4 " in | 46.4 " in | 46.4 " in | 46.4 " in |
| Luggage volume | |||
| 9.5 cu.ft. | 9.5 cu.ft. | 9.5 cu.ft. | 9.5 cu.ft. |
| Luggage volume (max) | |||
| 30.1 cu.ft. | 30.1 cu.ft. | 30.1 cu.ft. | 30.1 cu.ft. |
| Passenger volume | |||
| 76 cu.ft. | 76 cu.ft. | 76 cu.ft. | 76 cu.ft. |
| Fuel tank | |||
| 10.5 gal. | 10.5 gal. | 10.5 gal. | 10.5 gal. |
| Drag coefficient | |||
| .33 | .33 | .36 | .36 |
Turbo 2dr Hatchback |
Abarth 2dr Hatchback |
| Exterior length | |
| 144.4 " in | 144.4 " in |
| Exterior body width | |
| 64.1 " in | 64.1 " in |
| Exterior height | |
| 59.8 " in | 58.7 " in |
| Horsepower | |
| 135 @ 5,500 rpm | 160 @ 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | |
| 150 @ 2,400 rpm | 170 @ 2,500 rpm |
| Fuel economy - city | |
| 28 mpg | 28 mpg |
| Fuel economy - highway | |
| 34 mpg | 34 mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | |
| 8.7 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
| 1/4 mile time | |
| 16.4 seconds | 15.7 seconds |
| 1/4 mile speed | |
| 82 mph | 87 mph |
| Lateral acceleration (g) | |
| .9 | .9 |
| Slalom speed | |
| 63 mph | 63 mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | |
| 2.83/3.31 " | 2.83/3.31 " |
| Curb weight | |
| 2,505 lbs. | 2,512 lbs. |
| Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) | |
| 3,350 lbs. | 3,350 lbs. |
| Wheelbase | |
| 90.6 " in | 90.6 " in |
| Front track | |
| 55.4 " | 55.4 " |
| Rear track | |
| 55.0 " | 55.0 " |
| Turning radius | |
| 15.3 '' | 18.8 '' |
| Front legroom | |
| 40.7 " in | 40.7 " in |
| Rear legroom | |
| 31.7 " in | 31.7 " in |
| Front headroom | |
| 38.9 " in | 38.9 " in |
| Rear headroom | |
| 35.6 " in | 35.5 " in |
| Front hip room | |
| 47.9 " in | 47.8 " in |
| Rear hip room | |
| 42.6 " in | 42.6 " in |
| Front shoulder room | |
| 49.4 " in | 49.4 " in |
| Rear shoulder room | |
| 46.4 " in | 46.4 " in |
| Luggage volume | |
| 9.5 cu.ft. | 9.5 cu.ft. |
| Luggage volume (max) | |
| 30.1 cu.ft. | 26.8 cu.ft. |
| Passenger volume | |
| 76 cu.ft. | 76 cu.ft. |
| Fuel tank | |
| 10.5 gal. | 10.5 gal. |
| Drag coefficient | |
| .36 | .35 |
Interior Features
Pop 2dr Hatchback |
Easy 2dr Hatchback |
Sport 2dr Hatchback |
Lounge 2dr Hatchback |
| Air conditioning, front | |||
| manual | manual | manual | automatic |
| Clock | |||
| in-dash | in-dash | in-dash | in-dash |
| Cupholders | |||
| front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear |
| Gear shift knob trim | |||
| urethane | urethane | chrome | chrome |
| 12V DC power outlet | |||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Floor console | |||
| partial | partial | partial | partial |
| Floor mats | |||
| carpet front | carpet front | carpet front | carpet front |
| Front windows | |||
| power | power | power | power |
| Rear windows | |||
| fixed | fixed | fixed | fixed |
| 1-touch window down | |||
| driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
| Instrumentation | |||
| digital/analog | digital/analog | digital | digital |
| Lighting - map lights | |||
| front | front | front | front |
| Lighting - dome light | |||
| fade | fade | fade | fade |
| Rear view mirror | |||
| day-night | day-night | day-night | auto-dimming day-night |
| Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors | |||
| driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
| Steering wheel material | |||
| leather | leather | leather | leather |
| Lighter elements | |||
| front | front | front | front |
| Seatback storage pockets | |||
| 2 | 2 | – | – |
Turbo 2dr Hatchback |
Abarth 2dr Hatchback |
| Air conditioning, front | |
| manual | manual |
| Clock | |
| in-dash | in-dash |
| Cupholders | |
| front and rear | front and rear |
| Gear shift knob trim | |
| leather | leather |
| 12V DC power outlet | |
| 1 | 1 |
| Floor console | |
| partial | partial |
| Floor mats | |
| carpet front | carpet front |
| Front windows | |
| power | power |
| Rear windows | |
| fixed | fixed |
| 1-touch window down | |
| driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
| Instrumentation | |
| digital | digital |
| Lighting - map lights | |
| front | front |
| Lighting - dome light | |
| fade | fade |
| Rear view mirror | |
| day-night | day-night |
| Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors | |
| driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
| Seatback storage pockets | |
| 2 | 2 |
| Steering wheel material | |
| leather | leather |
| Lighter elements | |
| front | front |
Exterior Features
Pop 2dr Hatchback |
Easy 2dr Hatchback |
Sport 2dr Hatchback |
Lounge 2dr Hatchback |
| Antenna | |||
| integrated roof | integrated roof | integrated roof | integrated roof |
| Body material | |||
| fully galvanized steel | fully galvanized steel | fully galvanized steel | fully galvanized steel |
| Paint | |||
| clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone |
| Grille trim | |||
| with chrome bar | with chrome bar | with chrome bar | with chrome bar |
| Door count | |||
| 2 doors | 2 doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Rear cargo door | |||
| liftgate | liftgate | liftgate | liftgate |
| Tinted windows | |||
| light | light | light | light |
| Rear window type | |||
| fixed | fixed | fixed | fixed |
| Mirrors | |||
| dual power remote | dual power remote | dual power remote | dual power remote |
| Spoiler | |||
| lip | lip | lip | lip |
| Front tires | |||
| P185/55HR15.0 BSW AS | P185/55HR15.0 BSW AS | P195/45HR16.0 BSW AS | P185/55HR15.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | |||
| 15" steel | 15" silver aluminum | 16" machined w/painted accents aluminum | 15" silver aluminum |
| Spare tire and wheel | |||
| compact steel | compact steel | compact steel | compact steel |
| Windshield wipers - front | |||
| fixed interval | fixed interval | fixed interval | fixed interval |
| Rear window wipers | |||
| fixed interval | fixed interval | fixed interval | fixed interval |
| Fog/driving lights | |||
| front | front | – | – |
| Sunroof | |||
| 1st row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass | 1st row fixed glass | – | – |
| Bodyside mouldings | |||
| body-colored | – | – | – |
Turbo 2dr Hatchback |
Abarth 2dr Hatchback |
| Antenna | |
| integrated roof | integrated roof |
| Body material | |
| fully galvanized steel | fully galvanized steel |
| Paint | |
| clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone |
| Grille trim | |
| with chrome bar | with chrome bar |
| Fog/driving lights | |
| front | front |
| Door count | |
| 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Rear cargo door | |
| liftgate | liftgate |
| Tinted windows | |
| light | light |
| Rear window type | |
| fixed | fixed |
| Mirrors | |
| dual power remote | dual power remote |
| Sunroof | |
| 1st row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass | 1st row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
| Spoiler | |
| lip | lip |
| Front tires | |
| P195/45HR16.0 BSW AS | P195/45HR16.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | |
| 16" machined w/painted accents aluminum | 16" painted aluminum |
| Windshield wipers - front | |
| fixed interval | fixed interval |
| Rear window wipers | |
| fixed interval | fixed interval |
Seats
Pop 2dr Hatchback |
Easy 2dr Hatchback |
Sport 2dr Hatchback |
Lounge 2dr Hatchback |
| Front seat type | |||
| bucket | bucket | sport | bucket |
| Standard seating | |||
| 4 passengers | 4 passengers | 4 passengers | 4 passengers |
| Front driver seat direction controls | |||
| 6-way | 6-way | 6-way | 6-way |
| Front passenger seat direction controls | |||
| 4-way | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Front armrests | |||
| driver | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
| Front head restraints | |||
| adjustable | adjustable | adjustable | adjustable |
| Rear seats | |||
| 50-50 bench | 50-50 bench | 50-50 bench | 50-50 bench |
| Rear head restraints | |||
| 2 - adjustable | 2 - adjustable | 2 - adjustable | 2 - adjustable |
| Seat trim | |||
| cloth | premium cloth | cloth | leather |
| Heated front seats | |||
| driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback | driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback | – | – |
Turbo 2dr Hatchback |
Abarth 2dr Hatchback |
| Front seat type | |
| sport | sport |
| Standard seating | |
| 4 passengers | 4 passengers |
| Front driver seat direction controls | |
| 6-way | 6-way |
| Front passenger seat direction controls | |
| 4-way | 4-way |
| Front armrests | |
| driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
| Front head restraints | |
| adjustable | fixed |
| Heated front seats | |
| driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback | driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
| Rear seats | |
| 50-50 bench | 50-50 bench |
| Rear head restraints | |
| 2 - adjustable | 2 - adjustable |
| Seat trim | |
| cloth | cloth |
Entertainment System
Pop 2dr Hatchback |
Easy 2dr Hatchback |
Sport 2dr Hatchback |
Lounge 2dr Hatchback |
| Radio | |||
| AM/FM stereo, seek-scan | AM/FM stereo, seek-scan | AM/FM stereo, seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan |
| CD player | |||
| in-dash mounted single | in-dash mounted single | in-dash mounted single | in-dash mounted single |
| Speakers | |||
| 6 | 6 Alpine | 6 Alpine | 6 Alpine |
| 1st row LCD screen | |||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Amplifier | |||
| 368W premium | 276W | 276W | – |
Turbo 2dr Hatchback |
Abarth 2dr Hatchback |
| Radio | |
| AM/FM stereo, seek-scan | AM/FM stereo, seek-scan |
| CD player | |
| in-dash mounted single | in-dash mounted single |
| Speakers | |
| 6 | 6 Alpine |
| Amplifier | |
| 368W premium | 276W |
| 1st row LCD screen | |
| 1 | 1 |
Safety and Security Features
Pop 2dr Hatchback |
Easy 2dr Hatchback |
Sport 2dr Hatchback |
Lounge 2dr Hatchback |
| Airbags, frontal | |||
| driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger |
| Airbags, side impact | |||
| seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger |
| Airbags, side curtain | |||
| curtain 1st and 2nd row | curtain 1st and 2nd row | curtain 1st and 2nd row | curtain 1st and 2nd row |
| Traction control | |||
| ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline |
| Seatbelt pre-tensioners | |||
| front | front | front | front |
| Headlights | |||
| halogen | halogen | halogen | halogen |
| Exterior light control | |||
| auto off | auto off | auto off | auto off |
| Remote keyless entry | |||
| keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) |
| Door locks | |||
| power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock |
| Airbags, knee protection | |||
| driver | driver | driver | driver |
Turbo 2dr Hatchback |
Abarth 2dr Hatchback |
| Airbags, frontal | |
| driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger |
| Airbags, side impact | |
| seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger |
| Airbags, side curtain | |
| curtain 1st and 2nd row | curtain 1st and 2nd row |
| Traction control | |
| ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline |
| Seatbelt pre-tensioners | |
| front | front |
| Headlights | |
| halogen | halogen |
| Exterior light control | |
| auto off | auto off |
| Remote keyless entry | |
| keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) |
| Door locks | |
| power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock |
| Airbags, knee protection | |
| driver | driver |
Mechanical Features
Pop 2dr Hatchback |
Easy 2dr Hatchback |
Sport 2dr Hatchback |
Lounge 2dr Hatchback |
| Engine | |||
| 1.4L I-4 | 1.4L I-4 | 1.4L I-4 | 1.4L I-4 |
| Engine - valvetrain | |||
| SOHC | SOHC | SOHC | SOHC |
| Brakes | |||
| 4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) | |||
| 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Drive type | |||
| front-wheel | front-wheel | front-wheel | front-wheel |
| Exhaust | |||
| stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel |
| Steering | |||
| rack and pinion | rack and pinion | rack and pinion | rack and pinion |
| Suspension tuning | |||
| regular | regular | sport | regular |
| Front suspension type | |||
| strut | strut | strut | strut |
| Front shocks | |||
| gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized |
| Front springs | |||
| coil | coil | coil | coil |
| Rear suspension type | |||
| torsion beam | torsion beam | torsion beam | torsion beam |
| Rear shocks | |||
| gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized |
| Rear springs | |||
| coil | coil | coil | coil |
| Transmission | |||
| 5-spd man w/OD | 5-spd man w/OD | 5-spd man w/OD | 5-spd man w/OD |
| Axle ratio | |||
| 3.44 | 3.44 | 3.73 | 3.44 |
Turbo 2dr Hatchback |
Abarth 2dr Hatchback |
| Engine | |
| 1.4L I-4 | 1.4L I-4 |
| Engine - valvetrain | |
| SOHC | SOHC |
| Brakes | |
| 4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) | |
| 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Drive type | |
| front-wheel | front-wheel |
| Exhaust | |
| stainless steel | stainless steel |
| Steering | |
| rack and pinion | rack and pinion |
| Suspension tuning | |
| sport | sport |
| Front suspension type | |
| strut | strut |
| Front shocks | |
| gas-pressurized | KONI FSD |
| Front springs | |
| coil | coil |
| Rear suspension type | |
| torsion beam | torsion beam |
| Rear shocks | |
| gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized |
| Rear springs | |
| coil | coil |
| Transmission | |
| 5-spd man w/OD | 5-spd man w/OD |
| Axle ratio | |
| 3.35 | 3.35 |
| Turbocharger | |
| intercooled turbo | intercooled turbo |
Other Specs
Pop 2dr Hatchback |
Easy 2dr Hatchback |
Sport 2dr Hatchback |
Lounge 2dr Hatchback |
| Maximum towing capacity | |||
| 1700 lbs. | 1700 lbs. | 1700 lbs. | 1700 lbs. |
Turbo 2dr Hatchback |
Abarth 2dr Hatchback |
| Horsepower rpm | |
| 5500 | 5500 |
| Maximum towing capacity | |
| 1700 lbs. | 1700 lbs. |