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About 2019 Fiat 500L
Overall Rating
In a time when station wagons are becoming rarer by the day, the 2019 Fiat 500L wagon is an entry-level option that offers the niceties of a wagon.
Fiat 500L looks like a bigger and ballooned 500 which can seat 5. The quality of the interiors is questionable still, but the storage space inside is ample. The best part about it is its price tag. Despite having less than average looks, the wagon offers a quality ride.
Fiat 500L comes with a quick-shifting 6-speed automatic transmission that has been mounted on a 1.4 L turbo petrol engine that delivers 160 horses and a torque of 184 lb. ft. The Fiat 500L wagon gets a front-wheel-drive system. Unfortunately, there is no AWD option available.
Mini Cooper and Honda Civic Hatchback (LX) competes with the Fiat 500L. Pricing options for the 2019 incarnation of 500L start from $20,995. This makes the ride costlier than that of the Civic Hatchback (LX). Nonetheless, the 2019 Fiat 500L outshines the competition in terms of most torque, spacious seating, and voluminous cargo capacity.
Trekking trim offers the most value for money. For an additional expense of $2k, you get several great features. The list includes front fog lamps and a 7-speaker audio system.
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2019 Fiat 500L Review
Pros
- Plenty of space and cargo room
- Great choice of color
- Touchscreen interface is intuitive
Cons
- Rear seats don’t fold for more cargo
- Lacks advanced driver aids
In a time when station wagons are becoming rarer by the day, the 2019 Fiat 500L wagon is an entry-level option that offers the niceties of a wagon.
Overview
Fiat 500L looks like a bigger and ballooned 500 which can seat 5. The quality of the interiors is questionable still, but the storage space inside is ample. The best part about it is its price tag. Despite having less than average looks, the wagon offers a quality ride.
Fiat 500L comes with a quick-shifting 6-speed automatic transmission that has been mounted on a 1.4 L turbo petrol engine that delivers 160 horses and a torque of 184 lb. ft. The Fiat 500L wagon gets a front-wheel-drive system. Unfortunately, there is no AWD option available.
Mini Cooper and Honda Civic Hatchback (LX) competes with the Fiat 500L. Pricing options for the 2019 incarnation of 500L start from $20,995. This makes the ride costlier than that of the Civic Hatchback (LX). Nonetheless, the 2019 Fiat 500L outshines the competition in terms of most torque, spacious seating, and voluminous cargo capacity.
Pricing and Features7.0/10
There are a total of 3 trims available to choose from for the 2019 Fiat 500L. The base trim is labeled Pop, then there is Trekking trim and Lounge is the high-end trim. Pricing options for the Pop trim start from $20,995, whereas Trekking trim comes with an opening bid of $22,995. Lounge trim is set with an initial price-tag of $23,695.
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Trim |
Pop |
Trekking |
Lounge |
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MSRP |
$20,995 |
$22,995 |
$23,695 |
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Key Features |
Leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls |
Auto-Off Projector Beam Halogen Daytime Running Lights Preference Setting Headlamps w/Delay-Off |
Air conditioning with micron filter and Automatic |
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Power windows, front 1-touch down; power locks |
Front Fog Lamps |
Temperature Control (ATC) |
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Premium cloth bucket seats with passenger armrest |
Radio: Uconnect 4 Nav w/7" Display |
Alpine premium audio system |
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Rear cargo shelf panel Rear spoiler (manual) |
SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Steering Wheel Controls, Voice Activation, Radio Data System, and External Memory Control |
Auto-dimming rearview mirror with microphone |
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Rearview mirror with microphone |
7 BeatsAudio Speakers |
Bodyside moldings with 500 logo |
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Retractable 3-position soft top (Cabrio) |
Bluetooth Wireless Phone Connectivity |
Bright belt molding |
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Uconnect 5.0 multimedia center with 5-inch touchscreen |
Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter and Illuminated Entry |
heated mirrors |
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radio featuring integrated voice command and Bluetooth streaming audio |
Leather-faced seats |
Fog lamps | |
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SiriusXM satellite radio |
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Overhead passenger-assist handle |
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Heated front seats |
Pricing options for Pop, Trekking, and Lounge trims start from $20,995, $22,995, and $23,695, respectively. Standard features with the Pop trim are available in the Trekking trim plus some others. The same is true for Trekking and higher Lounge trim.
We Recommend
Trekking trim offers the most value for money. For an additional expense of $2k, you get several great features. The list includes front fog lamps and a 7-speaker audio system.
Engine and Performance4.7/10
An intercooler turbo 1.4L provides power and torque to the 2019 Fiat 500L. The turbo engine produces 160 hp of power and 184 lb.-ft. of torque.
Hardtop 4 Door Cooper and Honda Civic Hatchback come with a 1.5L engine. Mini Cooper gets the least power of 134 hp while Honda Civic Hatchback has the most of 174 hp.
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Models |
2019 Fiat 500L pop |
2019 Hardtop 4 Door Cooper |
2019 Honda Civic Hatchback (LX) |
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MSRP |
$20,995 |
$21,950 |
$19,700 |
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Engine |
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 1.4 L/83 |
TwinPower Turbo, 1.5-liter, inline 3-cylinder direct-injection |
1.5L I-4 DOHC 16-Valve Turbocharged |
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Transmission |
6-speed Automatic |
6-speed manual |
6-speed manual |
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Horsepower |
160hp |
134 hp |
174 hp |
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Torque |
184 lb.-ft. |
162 lb-ft |
167 lb-ft |
Ford Focus SE Hatchback offers the least torque of 146 lb.-ft. contrarily, Fiat 500L offers the most torque in the competition. Mini Cooper and Honda Civic Hatchback (LX) relies on a 6-speed manual transmission mode for gear-shifting.
Acceleration
Frankly, the 2019 Fiat 500L has a super-sluggish acceleration. The ride takes 8 seconds for shooting to 60 MPH. This is the most time taken for doing so among its class rivals. Honda Civic Hatchback accelerates to 60 MPH in 7.5 seconds.
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Models |
2019 Fiat 500L pop |
2019 Hardtop 4 Door Cooper |
2019 Honda Civic Hatchback (LX) |
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0-60 MPH |
8.0 sec |
7.7 sec |
7.5 sec |
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Quarter mile |
16.2 sec |
NA |
15.5 sec |
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Engine |
1.4L |
1.5L |
1.5L |
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Emission (Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year) |
7.1 |
5.5 |
5.4 |
For covering a quarter-mile, the 2019 Fiat 500L takes 16.2 seconds. Honda Civic Hatchback is somewhat faster as it takes 15.5 seconds for the ride to traverse a quarter-mile.
Ride and Handling
The quality of ride with the 2019 Fiat 500L is impressive on smooth roads. However, it falls off sharply with the more unevenness your experience on the road. While the handling of the ride is impressive, steering isn't up to par with a well-weighted build.
In fact, a quick engagement with the ride can give an impression of a sports car until roughness is encountered. The 2019 Fiat 500L gets a front-wheel-drive system. An all-wheel-drive can further smoothen the ride quality of 500L, provided if it was available. Yes, that's unfortunately correct that Fiat 500L has no options for an AWD. For that, you need to look elsewhere.
Braking
The front brake and rear brake for the 2019 Fiat 500L measures 12 and 10.4 inches, respectively. This the most sizes in their respective category in the segment. Overall, the braking system is responsive in the Fiat 500L. In emergency braking scenarios, the ride takes 119 feet for stopping when decelerated from 60 MPH.
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Model |
2019 Fiat 500L pop |
2019 Hardtop 4 Door Cooper |
2019 Honda Civic Hatchback (LX) |
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Brake Front (in.) |
12.0 |
11.0 |
11.1 |
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Brake Rear (in.) |
10.4 |
10.2 |
10.2 |
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Curb Weight (lbs.) |
3,254 |
2,750 |
2,815 |
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60-0 MPH (ft.) |
119 |
116 |
115 |
Hardtop 4 Door Cooper comes to a full halt at 116 feet when decelerated continually from 60 MPH. However, it is the Honda Civic Hatchback that requires the least distance of 115 feet for achieving the same.
Fuel Economy5.0/10
In cities, the 2019 Fiat 500L offers a mileage of 22 mpg. The same on highways is 30 mpg. Overall, the ride offers a combined fuel economy of 25 mpg. Unfortunately, this is the least that one can get into the competition. Ford Focus SE Hatchback offers an impressive 31 mpg. The ride is outshined by Hardtop 4 Door Cooper with a combined fuel economy of 32 mpg.
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Model |
2019 Fiat 500L pop |
2019 Hardtop 4 Door Cooper |
2019 Honda Civic Hatchback (LX) |
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MPG (city) |
22 |
28 |
30 |
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MPG (highway) |
30 |
37 |
39 |
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MPG (combined) |
25 |
32 |
33 |
Nonetheless, it is the Honda Civic Hatchback that offers the most combined fuel economy of 33 mpg in the segment. City and highways fuel economy for Honda Civic Hatchback is 30 and 39 mpg, respectively.
Interior6.0/10
Like its class rivals, the 2019 Fiat 500L can accommodate a total of 5 passengers. Headroom and legroom available in the front of the 500L are 40.7 and 40 inches, respectively. While headroom is the most, legroom is the least among the competition.
Ford Focus SE Hatchback has the tightest front headroom of 38.3 inches. Honda Civic Hatchback, on the other hand, offers the frontest legroom of 42.3 inches.
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Model |
2019 Fiat 500L pop |
2019 Mini Cooper |
2019 Honda Civic Hatchback (LX) |
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Passenger capacity |
5 |
5 |
5 |
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Front (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.) |
40.7/57.3/40 |
39.9/51.2/41.4 |
39.3/57.0/42.3 |
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Second(Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.) |
38.7/54.6/36.7 |
37.5/49.6/32.3 |
37.4/55.0/36.0 |
Headroom and legroom available in the rear of the 2019 Fiat 500L are 38.7 and 36.7 inches, respectively. Both are the maximum available in the competition. Honda Civic Hatchback offers the least headroom of 37.4 inches in the back. Hardtop 4 Door Cooper, on the contrary, has the least rear legroom of 32.3 inches.
Infotainment System
The 2019 incarnation of the Fiat 500L comes with a 7-inch infotainment screen. If you don't wish to use Uconnect via the touchscreen, you can also access it via the physical buttons. The infotainment system, however, doesn't provide support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for making any ride enticing.
No matter whether you access the infotainment system via the physical buttons or touchscreen, it's going to feel intuitive and user-friendly. There is an optional infotainment package available that adds a bigger touch display in addition to adding a navigation function.
Interior Features
Seating capacity by the 2019 Fiat 500L is 5. Both front seats, as well as the rear seats, offer plenty of room. However, the front seats miss adequate support. Important interior features available at the 2019 Fiat 500L's disposal include:
- Spacious seating
- LATCH connectors are available
- Sleek cabin design
- League-leading cargo capacity
Cargo Capacity
With the rear seat up, the 2019 Fiat 500L offers a cargo space of 22.4 cubic feet. This is better than the 13.1 cubic feet offered by the Hardtop 4 Door Cooper. Honda Civic Hatchback, nonetheless, offers a better cargo capacity of 25.7 cubic feet, respectively.
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Model |
2019 Fiat 500L pop |
2019 Mini Cooper |
2019 Honda Civic Hatchback (LX) |
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Cargo Volume rear seat up (ft.3) |
22.4 |
13.1 |
25.7 |
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Cargo Volume rear seat folded (ft.3) |
68.0 |
40.7 |
46.2 |
The 2019 Fiat 500L leads the pack with 68 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seat folded. Honda Civic Hatchback offers the 2nd best of the same in the league with 46.2 cubic feet. Hardtop 4 Door Cooper offers the least cargo space of 40.7 cubic feet with the rear seat folded.
Exterior3.0/10
Fiat 500L has concise dimensions, leave for its height that is the most among its class rivals. Length, width, and height for the 2019 avatar of the Fiat 500L are 167.3, 69.8, and 65.7 inches, respectively.
Ford Focus SE Hatchback has the most height of 171.6 inches, while Hardtop 4 Door Cooper has the least of 157.4 inches. Cooper has also the least width of 68 inches while Ford Focus SE Hatchback has the most, 71.8 inches, of it.
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Model |
2019 Fiat 500L pop |
2019 Hardtop 4 Door Cooper |
2019 Honda Civic Hatchback (LX) |
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Curb weight (lbs.) |
3,254 |
2,750 |
2,815 |
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Length(in) |
167.3 |
157.4 |
177.9 |
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Width(in) |
69.8 |
68.0 |
70.8 |
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Height(in) |
65.7 |
56.1 |
56.5 |
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Ground clearance (in) |
4.7 |
5.7 |
5.1 |
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Wheelbase (in) |
102.8 |
101.1 |
106.3 |
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Track width (in) F/R |
59.1/59.4 |
59.1/59.1 |
60.9/61.5 |
The 2019 incarnation of the Fiat 500L weighs 3254 lbs. All its rivals stay below the 3000 lbs. mark, however. Ford Focus SE Hatchback and Honda Civic Hatchback have curb weights of 2948 and 2815 lbs., respectively. But it is the Hardtop 4 Door Cooper that has the least curb weight of 2750 lbs. in the competition.
Exterior Features
The 2019 Fiat 500L looks great on the outside. Some great features make the ride look pretty. Important exterior feats to the exteriors of the Fiat 500L includes:
- Standard 16-inch alloy wheels
- Rear parking sensors
- Satin silver door handles
- Red or black-painted roof
- Optional matte-black side moldings
Safety8.2/10
NHTSA ratings aren't available for the 2019 Fiat 500L. The ride comes with average IIHS ratings, however. While front crash prevention isn't available, the small overlap front driver side is rated "Poor." Nonetheless, other parameters are given a "4-star" rating.
There are some safety and reliability features available with the 2019 Fiat 500L. ABS and driveline traction control are available as standard features. A backup camera is available also as a standard reliability measure.
Safety Features
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) And Roll Stability Control (RSC)
- ABS And Driveline Traction Control
- Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
- Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning
- Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc Rear Center 3 Point and Pretensioners
- Parkview Back-Up Camera
- Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
- Side Impact Beams
Competition7.0/10
Hardtop 4 Door Cooper
With an opening bid of $21,950, Hardtop 4 Door Cooper is the most expensive ride in the segment. The ride features a 1.5L TwinPower Turbo 3-cylinder direct-injection engine. It is capable of producing 134 hp of power, lowest among the competition, and 162 lb.-ft. of torque. Unlike Fiat 500L, Hardtop 4 Door Cooper relies on a 6-speed manual mode for the transmission. The ride shoots to 60 MPH in 7.7 seconds and has a CO2 emission value of 5.5.
With a total curb weight of 2750 lbs., Hardtop 4 Door Cooper is the lightest ride amongst the competition. The ride delivers an excellent combined fuel economy of 32 mpg, 7 mpg more than that of the Fiat 500L. Size-wise, it is the most compact ride among its class rivals with the least length, width as well as height. Nonetheless, the ride offers the best ground clearance of 5.7 inches in the competition. It has the least-in-league wheelbase of 101.1 inches.
Honda Civic Hatchback (LX)
Yet another important competitor to the Fiat 500L is the Civic Hatchback (LX). It has a 1.5L I-4 DOHC 16-valve turbocharged engine complemented by a 6-speed manual transmission. The robust engine produces 174 hp of power, which is, in fact, the maximum power among its class rivals. Moreover, the turbocharged 1.5L engine generates an acceptable 167 lb.-ft. of torque. The ride covers a quarter-mile in 15.5 seconds and hits 60 MPH in 7.5 seconds.
The opening bid for the Honda Civic Hatchback (LX) is $19,700. This makes the ride least expensive among its class rivals. Honda Civic Hatchback leads the pack in terms of combined fuel economy. It offers an impressive mileage of 33 miles per gallon of gas. Ground clearance and wheelbase for the ride are 5.1 and 106.3 inches, respectively. The hatchback offers the best front legroom of 42.3 inches. Also, it offers 46.2 cubic feet of cargo space with the folded rear seat.
Final Verdict
All in all, the 2019 Fiat 500L is an adequate car with ample seating and impressive cargo capacity. However, riding for long with the ride might not be a pleasing experience. Among its several selling points, the intuitive infotainment system outshines all. Frankly, there aren't many great things to cheer for the 2019 Fiat 500L. However, it sure has a pocket-friendly price tag.