Fiat 500L Trekking/Cross 1.4 T-Jet (120 Hp) LPG
Fiat 500L:
The Fiat 500L is a car which was manufactured by Fiat Serbia from 2012 to 2022 and marketed by Fiat globally. A five-door mini MPV based on a variant of the FCA Small Wide platform, it was initially only produced in a two-row, five-seater confugration, with a lengthened three-row, seven-seater version called the 500L Living introduced in 2013 for the European market. In 2017, the 500L received an intermediate facelift, with revised front and rear fascias along with In-car entertainment updates and interior revisions. By early 2018, production reached 500,000 units. The 500L was discontinued in the North American market after model year 2020....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Trekking/Cross Overview:
Fiat 500L (Trekking/Cross). With 215 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~9.3 l/100km). With a weight of 1320 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 11.3 s). The top speed reaches 183 km/h. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Efficiency-focused engine (105 hp), ideal for city commuting.
- • Steady and predictable acceleration (0-100 km/h in 12.5 sec).
- • Exceptional fuel efficiency: 4.8 L/100 km.
- • Ventilated disc brakes for reliable cooling and stopping power.
- • Generous trunk capacity of 560 Liters.
- • Turbocharged engine ensures better torque delivery at low RPMs.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(500L: 2012 - 2014).
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| Brand: | Fiat |
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| Model: | 500L |
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| Generation: | Trekking/Cross |
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| Modification (Engine): | 1.4 T-Jet (120 Hp) LPG |
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| Start of production: | 2013 |
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| End of production: | 2018 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type: | Hatchback |
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| Seats: | 5 |
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| Doors: | 5 |
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| Engine: |
| Power: | 120 Hp @ 5000 rpm. Same horsepower |
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| Power per litre: | 87.7 Hp/l [123mm more] |
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| Torque: | 215 Nm @ 2500 rpm. |
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| Engine Model/Code: | 940B7000 More details about the engine 940B7000 |
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| Engine displacement: | 1368 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
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| Engine configuration: | Inline |
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| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
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| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
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| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger |
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| Engine oil capacity: | 3.1 l |
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| Coolant: | 5.5 l |
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| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
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| Cylinder Bore: | 72 mm mm |
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| Piston Stroke: | 84 mm mm |
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| Compression ratio: | 9.8:1 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol / LPG |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 9.3 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5.7 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (LPG): | 12.1 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (LPG): | 7.4 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (LPG): | 9.1 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 7.0 l/100 km |
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| Emission standard: | Euro 6 |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 11.3 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 11.3 sec |
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| Maximum speed: | 183 km/h |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 11 kg/Hp, 90.9 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.1 kg/Nm, 162.9 Nm/tonne |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 10.7 sec |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 1320 |
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| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1275 l |
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| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 330 l |
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| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1000 kg |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 l |
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| Fuel tank capacity (LPG): | 38.7 l |
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| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 400 kg |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 4270 mm mm [123mm more] |
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| Width: | 1800 mm mm [16mm more] |
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| Height: | 1679 mm mm [14mm more] |
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| Wheelbase: | 2612 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
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| Front track: | 1522 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1519 mm |
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| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.7 m [above average] |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
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| Number of gears | 6 |
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| Transmission type | Manual |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
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| Rear brakes | Disc [above average] |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Tires size | 205/55 R16; 225/45 R17 |
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| Wheel rims size | 6.5J x 16; 7J x 17 |
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| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
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| Rear suspension | Semi-independent, coil spring |
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