Especificaciones y análisis del Fiat 500
Power
95HP
Torque
200Nm
Consumption
3.9l/100
Emissions
104g/km
0-100 km/h
11s
Top Speed
180km/h
Weight
1045kg
Price
19,000€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Manual 5v
FWD
4 / 2 doors
182 L
35 L
70 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Fiat 500C Lounge 1.3 Multijet II 16V 95 CV (2010)
General description
The Fiat 500C Lounge 1.3 Multijet is the embodiment of the Italian 'dolce vita', but with a surprisingly frugal diesel heart. This small convertible is not just a car, it's a style statement that invites you to enjoy the sun and the city with a smile, combining iconic design with pocket-friendly efficiency.
Driving experience
Driving the 500C is an experience full of character. Its 95 hp diesel engine with 200 Nm of torque from very low revs gives it an agility and energetic response that you'll love in urban traffic. It's not a sports car, but it feels lively and willing. When you slide back its canvas top, the world opens up and every journey becomes a small pleasure, feeling the wind and the sound of the city while enjoying ridiculously low fuel consumption. The 5-speed manual gearbox connects you to the drive, making every shift part of the charm.
Design and aesthetics
The design is its soul. The Fiat 500C masterfully reinterprets the lines of the 1957 classic in a modern and chic body. Its sliding canvas roof is an ingenious solution that maintains the side arches, giving it a unique silhouette and greater rigidity. The Lounge trim adds chrome details and alloy wheels that enhance its elegance. Inside, the body-colored dashboard and concentric instrument cluster create a retro and cheerful atmosphere that makes you feel special.
Technology and features
For its time, the 500C was well-equipped technologically. The 1.3 Multijet II engine was a gem of diesel engineering, with common-rail injection, a variable geometry turbo, and an effective Start&Stop system to minimize consumption during stops. The electric power steering with 'City' mode made maneuvering incredibly easy. Although its infotainment system is simple by today's standards, it served its purpose, allowing you to enjoy your favorite music in this rolling café.
Competition
Its main rival has always been the MINI Cabrio, another retro icon that plays in the same league of small, aspirational cars. While the MINI offered a sportier drive and a more 'premium' feel, the Fiat 500C countered with an irresistible Italian charm, a generally more affordable price, and, in this version, almost unbeatable diesel efficiency. Others like the Smart Fortwo Cabrio were smaller and purely urban, leaving the 500C in a sweet spot in between.
Conclusion
The Fiat 500C 1.3 Multijet is a purely emotional purchase, but justified by the logic of its low fuel consumption. It's the perfect car for someone looking for a design object, a smile generator, and a faithful companion for urban life and weekend getaways. It sacrifices some space and practicality, but more than makes up for it with a charisma and personality that very few cars can offer. It's more than a means of transport; it's a fashion accessory that takes you wherever you want with style and joy.