Fiat
500 used, in Switzerland
The cult city car
The Fiat 500 is a style icon and the ideal city runabout: compact, nimble and easy to park. Take care when buying, as there are two very different cars with the same name, the classic 500 (petrol, latterly a 1.0 mild hybrid) and the new 500e, which is fully electric.
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TIStrengths
- Perfect dimensions for the city, car parks and narrow lanes
- Strong style appeal and wide personalisation
- The 500e as a modern, quiet electric city car
- Affordable to buy, insure and run
What to check
- First clarify: classic 500 (petrol) or 500e (electric), very different
- On the 500e, check battery health, real-world range and winter consumption
- Classic 1.2: mind the timing-belt interval and possible rust spots
- Little space in the back and the boot, primarily a city car
Technical data and model guide
Generations
500 (312)2007 bis 2015
500 Facelift (312)2015 bis heute
500e (332)2020 bis heute
| Engine | Fuel | Power | Consumption |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 8V | Petrol | 69 PS | 4.9 l/100km |
| 0.9 TwinAir | Petrol | 85 PS | 4.2 l/100km |
| 1.0 Hybrid (mHEV) | Hybrid | 70 PS | 4.8 l/100km |
| 1.3 MultiJet | Diesel | 95 PS | 4.0 l/100km |
| 500e | Electric | 118 PS | 14 kWh/100km |
- Length
- 3571 mm
- Width
- 1627 mm
- Height
- 1488 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2300 mm
- Boot
- 185 bis 550 L
- Weight
- 930 bis 1000 kg
- Seats
- 4
Known weak points
- Dualogic automated manual: jerky and wears the clutch, repairs are expensive, the manual gearbox is more robust
- 1.2 and 0.9 TwinAir: watch oil consumption, on the TwinAir take the timing chain and oil services seriously
- Check for rust at the wheel arches, door edges and tailgate on older builds
- Electrics: windows, central locking and column stalks are known weak points, the 500e is a separate model that needs a battery check
Verdict: which to buy?
As a robust used car the 1.2 manual, for character the 0.9 TwinAir. Avoid the Dualogic where possible or buy only with a history. For electric, the 500e (from 2020) with a checked battery.
For city dwellers and second-car buyers who want a stylish, nimble small car.
Frequently asked
- What does a used Fiat 500 cost in Switzerland?
- Older classic 500s can be found from around CHF 6,000, while a recent 500e is over CHF 22,000 depending on battery and trim. Our valuation tool helps place the price for each variant.
- What is the difference between the 500 and the 500e?
- The classic 500 is a petrol car (latterly a 1.0 mild hybrid), while the 500e is a completely new electric car on its own platform. Despite the shared name, they are technically different vehicles.
- How usable is the 500e as an electric car?
- For the city and short commutes the 500e is ideal, with a WLTP range of around 190 to 320 kilometres depending on battery. For long motorway trips it is less suitable due to range.
- Is the Fiat 500 reliable?
- As a simple city car the 500 is easy to manage. On the petrol, watch service intervals and rust; on the 500e, the battery. The listing Trustscore surfaces the key signals.