Fiat 500 Vehicle Class & EPA Size Category
The EPA classifies the 2023 Fiat 500 as a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD / Small Station Wagons / Minicompact Cars, a rating based on body style and interior volume.
Latest model year (2023):
The Fiat 500 is classified by the EPA as a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
Fiat 500 Vehicle Class — All Years
| Year | Trim | Vehicle Class | Drive | Fuel Type | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 1.3 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 26 |
| 2022 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 1.3 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 26 |
| 2021 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 1.3 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 26 |
| 2020 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L | Small Station Wagons | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 25 |
| 2020 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 1.3 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 26 |
| 2019 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L | Small Station Wagons | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 25 |
| 2019 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L | Minicompact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 27 |
| 2019 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L | Minicompact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 27 |
| 2019 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 1.3 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 26 |
| 2019 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L | Minicompact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 30 |
| 2019 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L | Minicompact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 30 |
| 2018 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L | Minicompact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 27 |
| 2018 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L | Minicompact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 27 |
| 2018 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L | Minicompact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 30 |
| 2018 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L | Minicompact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 30 |
| 2017 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L | Minicompact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 29 |
| 2017 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L | Minicompact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 27 |
| 2017 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L | Minicompact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 27 |
| 2017 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L | Minicompact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 34 |
| 2017 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L | Minicompact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 30 |
| 2017 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L | Minicompact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 30 |
| 2016 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L | Minicompact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 29 |
| 2016 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L | Minicompact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 27 |
| 2016 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L | Minicompact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 27 |
| 2016 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L | Minicompact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 34 |
| 2016 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L | Minicompact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 30 |
| 2016 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L | Minicompact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 30 |
| 2015 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L | Minicompact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 29 |
| 2015 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L | Minicompact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 27 |
| 2015 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L | Minicompact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 27 |
| 2015 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L | Minicompact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 30 |
| 2015 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L | Minicompact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 30 |
| 2015 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L | Minicompact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 34 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Fiat 500 Vehicle Class FAQ
What class of vehicle is the Fiat 500?
The EPA classifies the Fiat 500 as a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD / Small Station Wagons / Minicompact Cars. This classification is based on interior volume and body style and affects how its fuel economy is compared with other vehicles.
Is the Fiat 500 considered a small or large vehicle?
Based on its EPA class (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Station Wagons, Minicompact Cars), the Fiat 500 is grouped with vehicles of similar size and interior volume. The class can change between model years when the body is redesigned.