Full specs on the 2016 Fiat 500L, including dimensions, weights, fuel economy and more.
2016 Fiat 500L Full Specifications
GENERAL INFORMATION
Vehicle Type: B-segment multipurpose vehicle (MPV)
EPA Vehicle Class: Small Station Wagon
Assembly Plant: Kragujevac, Serbia
Introduction Date: Mid-2013 as a 2014 model
BODY/CHASSIS
Layout: Transverse-mounted front engine, front-wheel drive
Construction: Unitized steel body
ENGINE: 1.4-LITER TURBOCHARGED MULTIAIR I-4
Availability: Standard — Fiat 500L Pop, Easy, Trekking and Lounge models
Type and Description: Inline four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, turbocharged
Displacement: 83.48 cu. in. (1,368 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke: 2.83 x 3.31 (72 x 84)
Valve System Belt-driven, MultiAir, SOHC, 16 valves, hydraulic end-pivot roller rockers
Fuel Injection Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless
Construction: Cast-iron block with aluminum-alloy head and aluminum-alloy bedplate
Compression Ratio: 9.8:1
Maximum Turbo Boost: (psi / bar) 21 psi / 1.45 bar
Power: (SAE) 160 bhp (119 kW) @ 5,500 rpm (117 bhp/liter)
Torque: (SAE) 184 lb.-ft. (250 N•m) @ 2,500-4,000 rpm
Max. Engine Speed: 6,500 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel Requirement: 87 octane (R+M)/2 acceptable
91 octane recommended
Oil Capacity: 4.0 qt. (3.8 liter) with dry filter
Coolant Capacity: 4.6 qt. (14.4 liter)
Emission Controls: Dual three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors and
internal engine features(a)
Max. Gross Trailer Weight Not rated for trailer tow
Estimated EPA Fuel Economy mpg:
(city/highway/combined)
25 / 33 / 28 with six-speed manual transmission
24 / 33 / 27 with Euro Twin Clutch six-speed transmission
22 / 30 / 25 with six-speed automatic transmission
Engine Assembly Plant Termoli, Italy
(a) Meets Federal Tier 2 Bin 5 emission requirements and LEV II requirements in California, Massachusetts, New York, Maine, Vermont,
Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Oregon and Washington.
C635 SIX-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Availability: Standard on Fiat 500L Pop, Easy and Trekking
Description:
1st, 2nd gear: Double Cone
3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th gear: Single Cone
Gear Ratios
1st: 4.154
2nd: 2.118
3rd: 1.361
4th: 0.978
5th: 0.756
6th: 0.622
Reverse: 4.00
Final-drive Ratio: 3.833
Overall Top Gear: 2.38
C635 EURO TWIN CLUTCH SIX-SPEED TRANSMISSION
Availability: Optional on Fiat 500L Pop
Description:
1st, 2nd gear: Double Cone
3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th gear: Single Cone
Gear Ratios
1st: 4.154
2nd: 2.269
3rd: 1.435
4th: 0.978
5th: 0.755
6th: 0.622
Reverse: 4.00
Final-drive Ratio: 4.118
Overall Top Gear: 2.56
AISIN SIX-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Availability:
Optional on Fiat 500L Easy and Trekking
Standard on 500L Lounge
Gear Ratios:
1st: 4.04
2nd: 2.37
3rd: 1.56
4th: 1.16
5th: 0.85
6th: 0.67
Reverse: 3.19
Final-drive Ratio: 3.683
Overall Top Gear: 2.47
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Alternator: 150-amp — standard
Battery: 500 CCA, maintenance free
SUSPENSION
Front: MacPherson suspension, coil spring with twin-tube struts
and stabilizer bar
Touring-tuned struts and springs with Koni FSD technology
Rear: Rear twist-beam axle with coil springs and twin-tube shock absorbers
Touring-tuned shock absorbers and springs with Koni FSD technology
STEERING
Type: Power rack and pinion with electric power steering (EPS) column
Overall Ratio: 17.2:1
Turning Diameter: (curb-to-curb) 32.3 ft. (10.7 m)
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock): 3.0
BRAKES
Availability: Standard on all Fiat 500L models
Front
Rotor size and type: 12.0 x 1.10 (305 x 28) vented
Caliper size and type: 2.24 (57) single-piston with cast iron
Swept area: 345 sq. in. (876.1 sq. cm)
Rear
Rotor size and type: 10.4 x 0.4 (264 x 10) solid
Caliper size and type: 1.49 (38) single-piston with aluminum housing
Swept area 233 sq. in. (591.8 sq. cm)
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES(b)
Wheelbase: 102.8 (2,612)
Track, Front: 59.1 (1,502)
Track, Rear: 59.4 (1,510)
Overall Length:
167.3 (4,249)
168.1 (4,270) — 500L Trekking
Overall Width:
69.8 (1,774) — without mirrors
80.2 (2,036) — with mirrors
70.9 (1,800 — 500L Trekking
Overall Height: 65.7 (1,670)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 (120)
Drag Coefficient (Cd) (estimated):
0.310 — Fiat 500L Pop/Easy/Lounge
0.320 — 500L Trekking
Curb Weight, lb. (kg) (estimated):
3,212 (1,457) — 500L with six-speed manual
3,262 (1,479) — 500L with six-speed Euro Twin Clutch
3,254 (1,476) — 500L with six-speed automatic
Weight Distribution, percent F/R:
60/40 — 500L with six-speed manual
60/40 — 500L with six-speed Euro Twin Clutch
60/40 — 500L with six-speed automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal. (liter): 13.2 (50)
(b) All dimensions measured at curb weight with standard tires.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Seating Capacity, F/R: 2/3
Front Seat
Head room: 40.7 (1,034)
40.4 (1,028) with dual-pane sunroof
Legroom: 40.0 (1,015)
Shoulder room: 57.3 (1,456)
Hip room: 54.9 (1,394)
Total seat travel: 8.3 (210) — driver
9.0 (230) — passenger
EPA front row interior volume 54.0 cu. ft. (1.529 cu. m)
Rear Seat
Head room: 38.7 (983)
38.0 (966) with dual-pane sunroof
Legroom: 36.7 (931)
Shoulder room: 54.6 (1,388)
Hip room: 49.4 (1,256)
Total seat travel: 4.7 (120)
EPA second row interior volume: 44.8 cu. ft. (1.268 cu. m)
Total Interior Volume: 98.8 cu. ft. (2.797 cu. m)
EPA Luggage Compartment Volume: 21.3 cu. ft. (0.605 cu. m)
EPA Interior Volume Index: 120.1 cu. ft. (3.402 cu. m)
Trunk Liftover Height: 25.9 (657)
TIRES
Availability: Standard on Fiat 500L Pop, Easy and Lounge
Size and Type: 205/55R16 BSW All-season
Mfr. and Model: Continental Conti ProContact or Goodyear Eagle LS2
Revs per mile: (km) 836 (519)
Availability: Standard on Fiat 500L Trekking
Included with 17-in. wheels on 500L Lounge
Size and Type: 225/45R17 BSW All-Season
Mfr. and Model: Continental Conti ProContact or Goodyear Eagle LS2
Revs per mile: (km) 832 (517)
WHEELS
Availability: Standard on Fiat 500L Pop
Type and Material: Steel wheels with Argento painted wheel covers
Size 16 x 6.0-in.
Availability: Standard on Fiat 500L Easy and 500L Lounge
Type and Material: Cast-aluminum, 13-spoke radial design, fully painted Argento
Size 16 x 6.5-in.
Availability: Optional on 500L Lounge
Type and Material: Cast-aluminum, seven-spoke, oval-twist design, painted Argento
with Grigio (gray) pockets
Size 16 x 6.5-in.
Availability: Standard on 500L Trekking
Type and Material: Cast-aluminum, seven-hole design, machined face with
painted Grigio pockets
Size 17 x 7.0-in.
Availability: Optional on 500L Lounge and 500L Trekking
Type and Material: Cast-aluminum, five-oval design, painted Argento with Grigio pockets
Size 17 x 7.0-in.
Availability: Optional on 500L Lounge
Type and Material: Cast-aluminum, seven-spoke, dual-twist design, painted Argento
with Nero (black) pockets (must have optional Nero painted roof)
Size 17 x 7.0-in.
Availability: Optional on 500L Lounge
Type and Material: Cast-aluminum, seven-spoke, dual-twist design, painted Argento with
Bianco (white) pockets (must have optional Bianco painted roof)
Size 17 x 7.0-in.
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