Fiat 500 Abarth key facts
- Seats
- 4 (the rear seats are best for short trips)
- Luggage
- About 2 carry-on bags; more with the rear seats folded
- Powertrain
- Front-wheel drive, 1.4-liter turbo four-cylinder, 160 hp
- Transmission
- 5-speed manual
- Fuel and range
- Premium gas, 91 octane
- Miles included
- 400 a day, then $0.45 a mile
- Fuel or charging on the trip
- Fill up at any station as you go; you pay at the pump
- Return it at
- Full tank, the level it is supplied at. Below that, the cost to refuel is added
What stands out
- Five-speed manual: you will need to be comfortable driving stick
- Turbocharged engine with a sporty Abarth exhaust
- Sport-tuned suspension
- Very short length that makes parallel parking at St. Armands easy
Who it suits
espresso! is a car for two people who want to have fun getting around. It is perfect for Siesta Key, St. Armands Circle and downtown Sarasota, where parking is tight. If you are bringing big suitcases or more than one passenger in the back, pick something larger.
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