2019 Fiat 500 Abarth Performance

The 500 Abarth is a performance-oriented icon and is determined to match up to its looks. With a track-tested 1.4-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine the front-wheel-drive minicar delivers 160 horsepower and 170 lb-ft of torque with a five-speed manual transmission. The optional six-speed transmission produces slightly less power at 157 hp but ups torque to 183 lb-ft. All-wheel-drive is not available for the 500 Abarth and no AWD variations are offered by any of its class rivals, of which most offer more power, however. When pushed to the limit the hot-hatch can reach a top speed of 130 mph and if masterfully piloted can clear zero to sixty miles in just under seven seconds, which is about identical to the performance specs of the previous year model and its chief rival, the 2019 Ford Fiesta ST.

增强的性能调整1.4升inline-four MultiAir turbocharged engine paired to the standard five-speed manual transmission kicks out 160 hp and 170 lb-ft of torque to the front wheels. The available six-speed automatic transmission is especially not recommended for the 500 Abarth, as it takes away from the fun and performance feel of the car, while also dropping real power by 13 ponies. Otherwise, the gearbox is fine for the less performance prioritized individual not looking to maximize capabilities on the track. With either the manual or automatic transmissions the Abarth has more than ample passing power in the city streets as well as on the highways. Acceleration from a standstill is energetic with the turbocharged engine constantly providing enough power accurately with shift changes. Yet the performance adjustments don't help much to avoid the turbo-lag experienced in both manual and automatic models. The turbocharged engine is complemented by the performance-tuned dual exhaust system, giving the 500 Abarth a truly satisfying raucous roar both at idle and at speed.

Unfortunately, the 500 Abarth is not as fuel efficient as it should be considering its minimal dimensions, moderately sized engine, and class as a subcompact hatchback. Equipped with the five-speed manual transmission the Abarth earns EPA scores of 28/33/30 mpg in city/highway/combined driving cycles respectively. The 10.5-gallon fuel tank takes premium unleaded fuel for optimal performance of the turbocharged engine, which with a full tank can reach a max range of 294 miles in city driving and 346.5 miles in highway driving scenarios. The 500 Abarth is marginally more sparing than the Ford Fiesta ST but slightly less economical than the Mini Cooper S.