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 for the Fiat 500, 101 lb of it since 2011, and it is the number that decides fuel use, tyre wear and how far the car takes to stop.
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2012 | 139.8″ | 64.2″ | 59.8″ | 90.6″ | 2,355 lb |
| 2013–2019 | 142.1″ | 64.2″ | 59.4″ | 90.6″ | 2,456 lb |
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 for the Fiat 500. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are the 2 new platforms below.
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 142.1″ | 64.2″ | 90.6″ | 4 | |
| 2018 | 142.1″ | 64.2″ | 90.6″ | 4 | |
| 2017 | 142.1″ | 64.2″ | 90.6″ | 4 | |
| 2016 | 142.1″ | 64.2″ | 90.6″ | 4 | |
| 2015 | 142.1″ | 64.2″ | 90.6″ | 4 | |
| 2014 | 142.1″ | 64.2″ | 90.6″ | 4 | |
| 2013 | 142.1″ | 64.2″ | 90.6″ | 4 | |
| 2012 | 141.3″ | 64.2″ | 90.6″ | 3 | |
| 2011 | 139.8″ | 64.2″ | 90.6″ | 1 |
Will a 500 fit
The practical question behind every dimensions search, and for a 11.8-foot Fiat 500 it has a straight answer. A single-car garage in the US is typically 20 feet deep and a street parking space about 18, so the 500 clears the garage by 7.2 ft. We allow a foot of clearance in both — nobody parks to the millimetre.
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 11.8 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 11.8 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.3 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
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.
| Measure | This car | Typical car of this length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 64.2″ | 64.2″ | +0.0″ |
| Wheelbase | 90.6″ | 91.3″ | -0.7″ |
| Curb weight | 2,456 lb | 2,293 lb | 163 lb |
A longer wheelbase for the same overall length means shorter overhangs — usually more cabin space and a steadier ride. At 2,456 lb the Fiat 500 is 163 lb heavier than typical for its size, which generally shows up as fuel economy and stopping distance.
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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, 9 measured model years for the Fiat 500 between 2011 and 2019.
One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and the Fiat 500 fits into 2 rows instead of 9. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation of the Fiat 500.
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.
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