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2023 · Fiat · Petrol

500

Twinair Dolcevita

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Cost to own / mo

R5,825

R5/km

Market price

R359,900

Annual total

R69,900

Monthly cost breakdown

Based on 15,000 km/year · SA 2026 rates

FuelR1,265
InsuranceR630
MaintenanceR1,220
Licence discR40
Running costs / moR3,155
Depreciationvalue lost, not cash spentR2,671
Cost to own / moR5,825

Specifications

Body type
Hatchback
Transmission
Automatic
Engine
0.9L
Power
63 kW
Torque
145 Nm
Driven wheels
Front Wheel Drive
Seats
4
Fuel consumption
3.8 L/100km
CO₂ emissions
88 g/km
Maintenance score65/100

Higher = cheaper to maintain

Detailed specifications

Performance

Cylinders
2
Aspiration
Turbocharger
Gears
5-speed
Power peak
5,500 rpm
Torque peak
1,900 rpm
0–100 km/h
11.5 s
Top speed
173 km/h

Dimensions & weight

Length
3,546 mm
Height
1,488 mm
Wheelbase
2,300 mm
Kerb weight
930 kg
Doors
3

Capacity & range

Boot space
185 L
Fuel tank
35 L
Range
921 km

Towing

Towing (braked)
800 kg
Towing (unbraked)
400 kg

Tyres

Front tyres
195/45 R16

Safety

Airbags
7
ABS
Standard
EBD
Standard
Stability control
Standard
Traction control
Standard

Comfort & convenience

Air conditioning
Standard
Climate control
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Bluetooth
Standard
USB
Standard
Central locking
Remote
Sunroof
Fixed Glass
Upholstery
Partial Cloth + Artificial Leather
Rear park sensors
Standard
Rain sensor
Standard
Multifunction wheel
Standard
Trip computer
Standard
Daytime running lights
LED
Alloy wheels
Standard
Electric windows
Front (rear Fixed)

Ownership

Warranty
100,000 km / 5 yr
How this estimate works

Every figure assumes 15,000 km per year and uses current South African rates. The estimate is the sum of five parts:

  • Fuel— the vehicle’s claimed consumption × 15,000 km × the current price (95 ULP R26.63/L, diesel R27.93/L). Electric vehicles show R0 fuel.
  • Insurance— an actuarial baseline of about 2.1% of the vehicle’s value per year. Not a personal quote; your premium depends on your age, area, history and excess.
  • Maintenance— modelled from each vehicle’s maintenance score (higher score = cheaper to run).
  • Licence disc — estimated by body type as a proxy for weight, since SA licence fees are weight- and province-based.
  • Depreciation— declining-balance value loss on the car’s current age. Shown as a cost, but it’s value lost, not cash spent.

These are estimates to compare vehicles fairly, not quotes or financial advice. Full methodology →

Fuel rates last updated 27 June 2026.

Drive Score

42/ 100

How this Hatchback ranks against its segment on value, efficiency, reliability and practicality.

Value20
Efficiency99
Reliability42
Practicality6

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