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Fiat 500 Specs

The Fiat 500 measures 142.1″ long and weighs 2,456 lb in its latest generation. Across 2 generations since 2011 it grew 2.4″ and gained 101 lb — the same nameplate, a different size of car.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 2 generations · 2011–2019 · Updated Aug 5, 2026
Quick answer

The current Fiat 500 is 142.1″ long, 64.2″ wide, on a 90.6″ wheelbase, weighing 2,456 lb. Since 2011 it has grown 2% in length and gained 4% in weight. At 11.8 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.

Every Fiat 500 generation, measured

One row per generation. Watch the weight column — that is where most of the change happens, and it is the number that decides fuel use, tyre wear and how far the car takes to stop.

FIG.01·Fiat 500 dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
2011–2012139.8″64.2″59.8″90.6″2,355 lb
2013–2019142.1″64.2″59.4″90.6″2,456 lb
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

From 2011 to today the 500 gained 2.4″ of length (2%) and 101 lb of weight (4%). A modern compact often outweighs the mid-size car of a generation before.

500 year by year

Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 9 years on record. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are new platforms.

FIG.02·Fiat 500 dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2019142.1″64.2″90.6″2,441 lb4
2018142.1″64.2″90.6″2,441 lb4
2017142.1″64.2″90.6″2,441 lb4
2016142.1″64.2″90.6″2,441 lb4
2015142.1″64.2″90.6″2,441 lb4
2014142.1″64.2″90.6″2,441 lb4
2013142.1″64.2″90.6″2,441 lb4
2012141.3″64.2″90.6″2,405 lb3
2011139.8″64.2″90.6″2,355 lb1
ROWS 9·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Will a 500 fit

The practical question behind every dimensions search. A single-car garage in the US is typically 20 feet deep; a street parking space is about 18. We allow a foot of clearance in both — nobody parks to the millimetre.

FIG.02·Fiat 500 — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep11.8 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft11.8 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide5.3 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Compared with 48 vehicles within ten inches of the same length — a fair proxy for «cars of this size», regardless of what the marketing calls them.

FIG.03·Fiat 500 against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical car of this lengthDifference
Width64.2″64.2″+0.0″
Wheelbase90.6″91.3″-0.7″
Curb weight2,456 lb2,293 lb163 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

A longer wheelbase for the same overall length means shorter overhangs — usually more cabin space and a steadier ride. Lighter than typical for its size generally means better fuel economy and shorter stopping distances.

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How we measure

Dimensions come from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records — manufacturer-declared figures, held in metric and converted to inches and pounds for display.

One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and a table of forty near-identical rows helps nobody. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation.

Frequently asked questions

How long is a Fiat 500?

142.1″ (11′ 10″) in its current generation, 64.2″ wide and 59.4″ tall.

How much does a Fiat 500 weigh?

2,456 lb at the kerb, which is 4% more than the first generation we hold from 2011.

Will a 500 fit in a garage?

At 11.8 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet is comfortable.

Has the 500 got bigger over the years?

Yes — 2.4″ longer and 101 lb heavier since 2011, across 2 generations. Weight grew 4%, far faster than length.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation ranges approximate. Fit verdicts computed by ForCar against typical US garage and parking dimensions. Last updated Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.