Fiat 500 vs Ferrari California T
The Fiat 500 is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 34 mpg combined versus 19 mpg for the Ferrari California T, a 15 mpg advantage and costs about $1,750 less per year to fuel.
Across 5 measured categories, the Fiat 500 leads in 5. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2015–2018
Ferrari California T
Minicompact Cars · 8 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Fiat 500 | Ferrari California T |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 34 mpg ✓ | 19 mpg |
| Best city MPG | 31 mpg ✓ | 16 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 38 mpg ✓ | 23 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $2,250 ✓ | $4,000 |
| Lowest CO2 output | 264 g/mi ✓ | 478 g/mi |
| Engines offered | 1.3, SIDI, 1.4 | SIDI, SIDI; Stop-Start, SIDI; with Stop-Start option, SIDI; with Stop-Start Option |
| Transmissions | Automatic 9-spd, Automatic 6-spd, Manual 5-spd | Automatic (AM7) |
| Drivetrains | All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Regular, Premium | Premium |
| EPA class | Minicompact Cars | Minicompact Cars |
| Years covered | 2015–2023 | 2015–2018 |
| Configurations on record | 33 | 8 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
500 vs California T: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Fiat 500 or the Ferrari California T?
The Fiat 500 is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 34 mpg combined versus 19 mpg for the Ferrari California T, a 15 mpg advantage and costs about $1,750 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Fiat 500 runs about $2,250 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $4,000 for the Ferrari California T — a difference of roughly $1,750 per year.
What engines do the 500 and California T offer?
Fiat 500: 1.3, SIDI, 1.4. Ferrari California T: SIDI, SIDI; Stop-Start, SIDI; with Stop-Start option, SIDI; with Stop-Start Option.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Fiat 500 and the Ferrari California T as Minicompact Cars, so they compete directly.
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