Against 483 other 4-cyl cars rated 2021–2023, the 500X sits right on their 26.7 mpg average. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 2016, the 1.4L 4-cyl (2016–2018), does 28 mpg and the thirstiest, the 1.3L 4-cyl (2019–2023), 26: $106 a year apart.
Every Fiat 500X engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4L 4-cyl | 25 / 33 | 2016–2018 | $1,371 | |
| 1.3L 4-cyl | 24 / 30 | 2019–2023 | $1,477 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Nissan Rogue gets 33 mpg, the Ford Escape 33.4 mpg and the Hyundai Santa Fe 30.8 mpg, next to 26 mpg for the 2023 500X. The 500X costs the most of them to run: $327 a year more than the Ford Escape.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2023) | $0.123 |
| Fuel per year | $1,477 |
| Fuel over five years | $7,385 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2021–2023 | +$39 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,531 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2023 Fiat 500X gives up 6 mpg in town: 30 on the highway against 24 in the city, $320 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2023) | 24 mpg | $1,600 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 30 mpg | $1,280 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +6 mpg (25%) | Typical for its type |
How the 500X changed over the years
The 500X peaked in 2018 at 28 mpg (25 city, 33 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2023 at 26 — 2 mpg apart, or $106 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2023 car does 26.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 24 / 30 | 1 | $1,477 | |
| 2022 | 24 / 30 | 1 | $1,477 | |
| 2021 | 24 / 30 | 1 | $1,477 | |
| 2020 | 24 / 30 | 1 | $1,477 | |
| 2019 | 24 / 30 | 1 | $1,477 | |
| 2018 | 25 / 33 | 1 | $1,371 | |
| 2017 | 25 / 33 | 1 | $1,371 | |
| 2016 | 25 / 33 | 1 | $1,371 |
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How we count
This page rests on 8 EPA ratings of the Fiat 500X — 2 engines across 2016–2023. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $2,531. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2023 Fiat 500X get?
26 mpg combined, 24 city and 30 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2016 the 500X has averaged 26.8 mpg.
Is the 2023 500X more efficient than the 2022?
About the same: 26 against 26 mpg combined.
Which 500X year has the best gas mileage?
The 2018, at 28 mpg combined (25 city, 33 highway).
Does the 500X get better gas mileage than the Nissan Rogue?
No: 26 mpg for the 2023 500X against 33 for the 2024 Nissan Rogue, about $313 a year more to run.
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