Overall Average Rating: 82.95%
Position in the Top 100 cars: 86th

Most new cars experience teething troubles, and Fiat will be hoping that the 500 result is merely a blip. As the scoresheet shows, the Italian city car hasn’t won all owners over in its first year.

Only two models ranked worse for ride quality than the 500 and performance is almost as low. Fourth for running costs gives the Fiat a boost.

Manufacturer Verdict (Position: 30th)

As Alfa falls, owner Fiat has jumped six places in the manufacturer chart. Although the 500 debuted in a disappointing 86th in the Top 100, it has still helped to lift the Italians’ overall average.

Overall Average:
4.245
84.9%
42nd in Driver Power 2010
Owners who would buy a Fiat 500 again
4.2
84%
23rd in Driver Power 2010
Owners who would buy another Fiat 500 again
4.25
85%
71st in Driver Power 2010
Comfort:
4.176
83.52%
52nd in Driver Power 2010
Practicality:
4.014
80.28%
65th in Driver Power 2010
Ride quality:
3.459
69.18%
77th in Driver Power 2010
Ease of driving:
4.784
95.68%
6th in Driver Power 2010
59-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year

Like the slightly retro styling, more practical than I thought it would be, its like a Tardis - fits more in the boot with the seats down than I thought it would. Other people like it and often comment on how sweet it looks. Hopefully it will live up to its 'European Car of the Year 2008' award and so far I am very pleased with all aspects of the car.

Comfort:
4/5
 Practicality:
4/5
 Ride Quality:
4/5
 Ease of driving:
5/5
08-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Overall, very good. Rear room is good, back seats could do with folding flat and the noise insulation (1.4) needs improving. Major gripe is with dealer servicing costs, likely to mean I dont get another Fiat

Comfort:
5/5
 Practicality:
3/5
 Ride Quality:
3/5
 Ease of driving:
5/5
09-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year

I love my car - fun to drive and very practical. Split seats in the back are good. Should have got the 1.3 diesel though, as more power and lower fuel consumption.

Comfort:
5/5
 Practicality:
5/5
 Ride Quality:
4/5
 Ease of driving:
5/5
58-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year

Seat a bit too high, no boot light, poor turning circle, styling is spot on, air con should be standard

Comfort:
4/5
 Practicality:
3/5
 Ride Quality:
3/5
 Ease of driving:
5/5
08-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Great sporty runaround that's fun to drive and still a bit 'different'

Comfort:
3/5
 Practicality:
3/5
 Ride Quality:
3/5
 Ease of driving:
4/5
09-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Stylish and fun. better than my MINI, not as good as my Smart.

Comfort:
3/5
 Practicality:
4/5
 Ride Quality:
4/5
 Ease of driving:
4/5
08-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

O K for my needs and job

Comfort:
3/5
 Practicality:
2/5
 Ride Quality:
2/5
 Ease of driving:
5/5