Used Fiat 500L cars

The Fiat 500L is a five-door MPV first released in 2012. Perfectly suited to city driving and family journeys, it is an exceptionally practical model thanks to its raised roof and good cabin storage options. Its sizable boot is another practical plus point and means the model offers better storage room than some of its competitors.

The 500L is also a stylish model, with its unique shape and bright colour contrasts ensuring it stands out wherever it goes.

The Fiat 500L has a select range of petrol and diesel engines, all of which return good fuel economy thanks to start/stop, which features across all engine types. These engines also help the model offer great value, with good running and insurance costs making it an attractive budget option.

The 500L’s competitor models include other MPVs, such as the Ford B-MAX, Citroën C3 Picasso and Hyundai ix20, which all offer practical and efficient drives.

Facelifts and updates to the Fiat 500L

The Fiat 500L is the mid-size tier of the Fiat 500 model and is larger than the Fiat 500 city car but smaller than the 500L Wagon.

It was first launched in 2012, with a facelift in 2017 adding new outer styling, interior features, including a TFT touchscreen and new engines. This facelift also consolidated the model’s original four trim levels into three.

The 500L was in production until 2021.

Practicality of a used Fiat 500L

The Fiat 500L is a compact model with a length of 4,147mm, height of 1,665mm and width of 1,784mm. This makes it 70mm longer than the Ford B-MAX and 590mm longer than the Fiat 500.

This added length allows the model to offer good boot space, with a standard 400 litres available – more than the Ford B-MAX’s 318 litres. With the rear two seats folded flat, storage space on the 500L can be expanded to 1,310 litres. The boot also has a three-level floor, making it easy to store your shopping.

The 500L is also a very spacious model thanks to its high roof line and good length. This space affords all passengers good head and leg room. All of the model’s seats are highly adjustable with a quoted 1,500 different seat positions available thanks to the rear sliding rail. Even the front passenger seat can be folded away entirely, meaning the 500L can store loads of up 2.4 metres in length.

Running costs

A used Fiat 500L offers great running costs with its insurance groups ranging from 8 to 20, which is typical for this vehicle class. It also qualifies for annual road tax of up to £240.

How a used Fiat 500L drives

A used Fiat 500L has a wide selection of petrol and diesel engines. All engines also come with an Eco drive setting which pushes the mileage of these engines further.

In the diesel range, there is a 1.3-litre MultiJet II engine, which generates 85bhp. It is available with a five-speed automatic gearbox and accelerates from 0-62mph in 14.9 seconds. It also has excellent fuel economy and returns up to 67.3–70.6mpg.

There is also a 1.6-litre MultiJet II option, which produces 104bhp. This engine goes from 0-62mph in 11.3 seconds while returning up to 60.1–62.8mpg.

This 1.6-litre MultiJet engine was re-released in 2014 as a turbodiesel option, which generates 118bhp. It has a fuel economy of 65.7–67.3mpg and goes from 0-62mph in 10.7 seconds.

In the petrol range, you will find a 0.9-litre TwinAir engine, which produces 105bhp thanks to its turbocharger and intercooler. It accelerates from 0-62mph in 12.3 seconds while delivering 55.4–58.9mpg.

There is also a 1.4-litre T-Jet engine, which generates 94bhp, returns up to 42.2mpg and accelerates to 62mph in 12.8 seconds. This engine can also be configured to produce 118bhp. This version goes from 0-62mph in 10.2 seconds with a fuel economy of 40.9mpg.

Engines and official MPG

Please refer to the table below for a comprehensive list of engines and their official MPG figures.

Engine	Official NEDC  MPG	Official WLTP MPG
0.9 TwinAir 105	55.4–58.9 mpg	-
0.9 TwinAir 105 Trekking	55.4 mpg	-
1.3 MultiJet 85	67.3–70.6 mpg	-
1.3 MultiJet 85 Dualogic	70.6 mpg	-
1.3 MultiJet 85 Dualogic Trekking	67.3 mpg	-
1.3 MultiJet 85 Trekking	65.7 mpg	-
1.3 MultiJet 95	67.3–68.9 mpg	-
1.3 MultiJet 95 Dualogic	70.6–72.4 mpg	-
1.3 MultiJet 95 Dualogic Trekking	70.6 mpg	-
1.3 MultiJet 95 Trekking	67.3 mpg	-
1.4	39.8–46.3 mpg	35.3–38.7 mpg
1.4 T-Jet	40.4–42.2 mpg	-
1.4 T-Jet Trekking	40.4 mpg	-
1.4 Trekking	45.6 mpg	-
1.6 MultiJet 105	60.1–62.8 mpg	-
1.6 Multijet 105 Trekking	60.1 mpg	-
1.6 MultiJet 120	65.7–67.3 mpg	-
1.6 MultiJet 120 Trekking	65.7 mpg	-

Features you can expect to find in a used Fiat 500L

Interior

The Fiat 500L has a practical and well-organised interior with hard-wearing plastic and tactile surfaces found throughout. The gearstick and multi-functional steering wheel are easy to grip thanks to their robust design. The cluster of buttons and switches on the centre console are also built to last, giving the cabin a well-designed feel.

In the driving seat, your high seat placement means you will have a clear view of the road. This is helped by the wraparound rear windscreen, wide front windscreen and narrow A-pillars, providing a 360-degree view. It’s also easy to get comfortable on longer journeys thanks to the manual lumbar adjustment under your seat. Five adults can ride comfortably in the Fiat 500L, though for long journeys it would suit either four adults or two adults and three children better.

Depending on the trim of the model, you will find a five-inch touchscreen, which is Bluetooth compatible. This screen comes with Fiat’s Uconnect system, which allows you to stream your music, mirror sat nav to the screen and display text messages.

There is a selection of manual dials with a small digital display in the instrument cluster. This display shows your remaining fuel level, speed and distance driven, and is especially useful when driving in the dark.

Technology

Across the Fiat 500L’s trims, you will find plenty of drive-enhancing technology. On the entry-level Pop trim, you’ll find a functional set of safety features, including airbags, tyre pressure monitoring and hill-hold assist. Pop trims manufactured after 2017 will also come with cruise control. On higher trims, the Fiat 500L will also come with heated door mirrors, front fog lights and sat nav.

Safety

The Fiat 500L was awarded the maximum five-star rating by Euro NCAP, with an adult safety score of 94% and a child safety score of 78%. Adding to the Fiat 500L’s safety for children, you will also find three ISOFIX points, one on the front passenger seat and one on each of the outer rear seats.

It comes with traction control, automatic emergency braking and a ‘City Brake’ control, which detects obstacles in front of the car and brakes if the driver fails to do so. The Trekking trim will also come with mud and snow tyres, making it a great option if you’re planning on heading onto rougher terrain.

Trims available on a used Fiat 500L

Fiat 500L Pop

This entry-level trim comes with Bluetooth, air conditioning, cruise control, manually adjustable side mirrors and manual wind down windows. There are also body-coloured bumpers, 15-inch steel wheels and remote central locking.

Fiat 500L Pop Star

This trim comes with a leather gearstick, chrome inserts, 16-inch silver alloy wheels, electrically adjusted door mirrors, a leather steering wheel with electric power steering and a heated rear window and wiper. This trim also comes with a five-inch touchscreen radio on the console, which supports Bluetooth connectivity.

Fiat 500L Lounge

The high-end Lounge trim comes with front floor mats, 16-inch silver or black alloy wheels with a matching diamond finish, rear electric windows, a foldable table for the front seats, automatic dual-zone climate control, and rear parking sensors for assistance backing into tight spaces. It also comes with a fixed panoramic glass roof for natural lighting.

Fiat 500L Trekking

The Trekking trim was the flagship trim on pre-2017 models. It comes with a black trim running around the body of the car, silver skid plates, 17-inch polished alloy wheels and part-leather seats to help occupants stay comfortable on long distances.

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