The Fiat 500 is a 2-door hatchback , convertible offered in 2dr HB Pop , 2dr HB Sport , 2dr HB Lounge , 2dr Conv Pop , 2dr Conv Lounge , 2dr HB Gucci , 2dr Conv Gucci and 2dr HB Abarth . The powertrains include 1.4-liter 4 (101 hp) and 1.4-liter 4 turbo (160 hp) engines, and 5-speed manual and 6-speed automatic transmissions. It is Front wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 30 mpg city to 38 mpg highway. The 500 hatchback Sport 4-cyl MT uses Regular fuel.
Standard safety equipment includes Standard/no (Side air bags, front/rear), Standard Stability control, Standard Antilock brakes.
Competing models include Volkswagen Golf , Mini Cooper and Honda Fit .
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