Especificaciones y análisis del Fiat 500
Power
75HP
Torque
145Nm
Consumption
4.2l/100
Emissions
110g/km
0-100 km/h
12.5s
Top Speed
165km/h
Weight
1055kg
Price
13,300€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Manual 5v
FWD
4 / 3 doors
185 L
35 L
55 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Fiat 500 Pop 1.3 Multijet 16V 75 CV (2008-2010)
General description
The 2008 Fiat 500 is not just a car, it's the reincarnation of a myth, a piece of the Italian 'dolce vita' adapted to the 21st century. This version with the 75 HP 1.3 Multijet diesel engine promised to combine the unmistakable retro style with exceptional efficiency and economy of use, creating an object of desire for getting around the city with a permanent smile.
Driving experience
Behind the wheel, the little 500 feels like an agile and lively toy. Its 75 horsepower won't pin you to the seat, but the torque available from low revs makes it surprisingly brisk in urban traffic. The steering is smooth and its small turning circle allows you to navigate narrow streets and park with astonishing ease. It's a car that invites a calm drive, enjoying the urban landscape and its extremely low consumption, making every journey feel like a small pleasure.
Design and aesthetics
The design is its soul and its greatest selling point. Every curve, every round headlight, every detail is a tribute to the 1957 classic, but with a modern and chic execution. Inside, the magic continues with the body-colored dashboard and a concentric instrument cluster that is a work of art in itself. It's impossible not to fall in love with its aesthetics; it's a car that not only takes you places but makes you feel special.
Technology and features
For its time, the Fiat 500 offered adequate technology for its segment. It featured elements like electric power steering with a 'City' mode for extreme smoothness in maneuvers, and the necessary active and passive safety systems. However, don't expect large screens or advanced connectivity; its charm lies more in the analog and the pure driving experience than in digital gadgets.
Competition
In terms of style and charisma, its most direct rival was undoubtedly the MINI Cooper, another reinvented icon that played in a similar league of customization and sensations. Other more functional but less emotional competitors included the Ford Ka, with which it shared a platform, or the trio of the Citroën C1, Peugeot 107, and Toyota Aygo, which focused more on pure practicality than the 'cool' factor.
Conclusion
The Fiat 500 1.3 Multijet is a purely emotional purchase. It's a car you choose with your heart, seduced by its timeless design and cheerful character. In exchange for a tight interior space and modest performance, it gives you a unique driving experience, very low maintenance costs, and the certainty that you will never go unnoticed. It's more than a means of transport; it's a fashion accessory, an antidepressant on wheels.