Fiat 500 and 500C 2010 running costs in United Kingdom
Official UK VCA archive (2000–2013) figure for the 2010 Fiat 500 and 500C: 50–67 mpg (UK), 110–130 g/km CO₂. At United Kingdom prices (£1.64/L petrol), driving 12,000 miles a year costs about £1,774 — £0.09 per mile.
Official figures — 2010 Fiat 500 and 500C
| Fuel types | Petrol · Diesel |
|---|---|
| Official consumption | 50.4–67.3 mpg (UK) |
| CO₂ (official) | 110–130 g/km |
| Engine size | 1,248–1,368 cc |
| Configurations in source data | 2 |
| Data source | UK VCA archive (2000–2013) — NEDC test cycle (optimistic vs WLTP) |
What it costs to run in United Kingdom
| Petrol (50.4 mpg (UK)) | £1,774/year |
|---|---|
| MOT | £54.85/year |
| Typical annual road tax | £190/year |
| Estimated annual running cost | £2,018/year ≈ £168/month |
Assumes 12,000 miles a year and the current average United Kingdom prices shown above (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, Sep 2026 (164.4p)). Insurance is not included because it depends on your age, history and the policy — add it in the full ownership calculator. Servicing, tyres and repairs also vary by car and driver.
How it compares with other petrol cars in United Kingdom
The average petrol car in our United Kingdom dataset uses 7.9 L/100km. The 2010 Fiat 500 and 500C uses 5.6 L/100km — about 29.1% less than that average, or roughly £728 saved a year at 12,000 miles.
2010 Fiat 500 and 500C — configurations in the official data
| Fuel | Consumption | CO₂ | Engine | Power | Source variant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 5.6 L/100km | 130 g/km | 1368 cc | — | 1.4 16v Dualogic Start and Stop · 8 variants (median NEDC) |
| Diesel | 4.2 L/100km | 110 g/km | 1248 cc | — | 1.3 16v MultiJet 75 · 2 variants (median NEDC) |
Figures are the official certified values recorded in the UK VCA archive (2000–2013), grouped across 2 configurations. Real-world consumption is typically higher than the certified figure, and NEDC-cycle figures are optimistic compared with the newer WLTP cycle.
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These are estimates built from official certified figures and current average prices. They are not financial advice. Verify the exact figure for the car you are buying — consumption varies by trim, tyres and driving style.