FIAT 500X is a five-seat compact vehicle in the SUV category. For the 2016 model year, there are five trim-lines to choose from with two different gas engines that produce from 160 to 180 horsepower. EPA-estimated annual premium gasoline expense is $2,300 to $2,500, which over the course of five years will cost you $2,000 in extra fuel spending.
2016 500X has a relatively short wheelbase ( 101.2 in) on a narrower body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively lighter with curb weight of 2967 lbs.
2016 500X seats five adults. On first-row passenger room it falls below average on all four measurements: legs, shoulders, hips, and head room. When it comes to second-row passenger room, 500X falls below average on all four measurements: legs, shoulders, hips, and head room. Cargo volume behind second-row seats is smaller than the average among its peers with 14.1 cu. ft.
Trim | 2016 500X Pop | 2016 500X Easy | 2016 500X Trekking | 2016 500X Lounge | 2016 500X Trekking Plus |
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Starging MSRP | $20,000 | $22,735 | $23,335 | $25,135 | $27,335 |
Engine | 1.4L Inline-4 Turbo | 2.4L Inline-4 | 2.4L Inline-4 | 2.4L Inline-4 | 2.4L Inline-4 |
HP | 160 hp | 180 hp | 180 hp | 180 hp | 180 hp |
Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
City | 25 MPG | 22 MPG | 22 MPG | 22 MPG | 22 MPG |
Highway | 33 MPG | 30 MPG | 30 MPG | 30 MPG | 30 MPG |
Combined | 28 MPG | 25 MPG | 25 MPG | 25 MPG | 25 MPG |
Annual Fuel Cost | $2,500 | $2,300 | $2,300 | $2,300 | $2,300 |
2016 500X SUV comes in five trim levels, with an average price that is $3,228 less compared to its rivals. With a lighter body, and on average less powerful engine, 500X has higher-than-average combined fuel economy of 25.6 mpg.
Customers have filed one hundred and twenty-five complaints, which is less than the average for its rivals. There is also one recall issued by FIAT, which by itself is a relatively low number.