2012 Fiat 500 at a glance
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2012 Fiat 500
Base price: $16,000 (including destination charge)
Price as tested: $19,050
Powertrain: 1.4-liter, SOHC, inline four-cylinder, 16 valves per cylinder, liquid cooled, sequential multiport electronic fuel injection, five-speed manual transmission
Horsepower: 101 at 6,500 rpm
Torque: 98 pound-feet at 4,000 rpm
Curb weight: 2,363 pounds
Wheelbase: 90.6 inches
Overall length: 139.6 inches
0 to 60: 9.7 seconds (according to Motor Trend magazine)
EPA fuel economy: 30 mpg city/38 mpg highway
Final thought: Low-cost, stylish fun
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