2016 Fiat 500 Specifications Overview

The 2016 Fiat 500 is certified across 12 configurations with Electric Drive Motor(s), 1.4L 4-Cylinder Engine, 2.4L 4-Cylinder Engine powertrain options. Available drivetrain layouts include Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive paired with Automatic (A1) or Manual 5-spd or Automatic 6-spd or Manual 6-spd or Automatic 9-spd. EPA classified under the Minicompact Cars / Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD / Small Station Wagons / Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD size category.

Engine / Motors
3 Options
Electric Drive Motor(s), 1.4L 4-Cylinder Engine...
Drivetrain Options
2 Drivetrains
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Transmissions
5 Options
Automatic (A1), Manual 5-spd
Vehicle Classification
Minicompact Cars
Official EPA regulatory class

Certified Powertrain & Transmission Configurations (12)

Official laboratory certification specifications for each factory engine, transmission, and drivetrain permutation

Configuration / Model Engine & Displacement Cylinders Induction / Tech Transmission Drivetrain Fuel System
500e Minicompact Cars Electric Drive Motor(s) 0 Permanent Magnet Motor Automatic (A1) Front-Wheel Drive Electricity
500 Minicompact Cars 1.4L 4-Cylinder Engine 4 Naturally Aspirated Manual 5-spd Front-Wheel Drive Premium
500 Minicompact Cars 1.4L 4-Cylinder Engine 4 Naturally Aspirated Manual 5-spd Front-Wheel Drive Premium
500 Abarth Minicompact Cars 1.4L 4-Cylinder Engine 4 Naturally Aspirated Manual 5-spd Front-Wheel Drive Premium
500 Minicompact Cars 1.4L 4-Cylinder Engine 4 Naturally Aspirated Automatic 6-spd Front-Wheel Drive Premium
500 X Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD 1.4L 4-Cylinder Engine 4 Naturally Aspirated Manual 6-spd Front-Wheel Drive Premium
500 L Small Station Wagons 1.4L 4-Cylinder Engine 4 Naturally Aspirated Manual 6-spd Front-Wheel Drive Premium
500 Minicompact Cars 1.4L 4-Cylinder Engine 4 Naturally Aspirated Automatic 6-spd Front-Wheel Drive Premium
500 Abarth Minicompact Cars 1.4L 4-Cylinder Engine 4 Naturally Aspirated Automatic 6-spd Front-Wheel Drive Premium
500 X Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD 2.4L 4-Cylinder Engine 4 Naturally Aspirated Automatic 9-spd Front-Wheel Drive Regular
500 L Small Station Wagons 1.4L 4-Cylinder Engine 4 Naturally Aspirated Automatic 6-spd Front-Wheel Drive Premium
500 X AWD Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD 2.4L 4-Cylinder Engine 4 Naturally Aspirated Automatic 9-spd All-Wheel Drive Regular
EPA Certification Standards: Powertrain and transmission specifications represent official laboratory configuration records filed under 40 CFR Part 600. For detailed fuel economy ratings, electric range, and annual fuel costs, explore the 2016 Fiat 500 MPG & Range Report.

Regulatory Classification & Safety Architecture

Federal classification standards and standard active driver assistance system capabilities

EPA Regulatory Size Class

  • Minicompact Cars
  • Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
  • Small Station Wagons
  • Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

NHTSA NCAP Body Formats

  • 2016 Fiat 500 3 HB FWD
  • 2016 Fiat 500 BEV 3 HB FWD

Active Safety Technology

Evaluated under federal safety compliance standards.

Related Official Reports for 2016 Fiat 500

Cross-reference fuel economy, safety ratings, owner defect complaints, and recall notices

Official US Government Data Provenance

Powertrain, transmission, drivetrain, and regulatory classification specifications on this page are derived directly from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) official laboratory certification registries.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.