Used Abarth 500 for sale in Europe

About the Abarth 500

The Abarth 500 is the performance version of the Fiat 500 city car. It has a small turbocharged petrol engine, firmer suspension, bigger brakes and sportier styling. It suits drivers who want a compact car that is easy to park but more lively than a standard 500.

Most used examples are three-door hatchbacks, and a cabriolet with a fabric roof was also sold. The petrol cars have a 1.4-litre turbo engine in several power levels. They are usually sold with a manual gearbox, and some have an automated manual gearbox. A fully electric Abarth 500e has been sold since 2023.

Generations

• Abarth 500 / 595 / 695 petrol (2008-2023) — Petrol hot hatch based on the 2007 Fiat 500, with a 1.4-litre turbo engine, and later versions were badged 595 and 695.
• Abarth 500e (2023-present) — Fully electric successor with a 42 kWh class battery, sold alongside the end of the petrol car's run.

Typical prices

Asking prices in our listings rise with newer model years. The median across all listings is €15,800. Cars from 2012 have a median of €11,000, while 2020 cars have a median of €17,500. Listings from 2024 have a median of €25,900. Within one year, price also moves with mileage, trim, gearbox and condition, so compare cars of the same year and specification. These are asking prices in our listings on 2026-11-10, not a valuation.

Based on our listings as of 2026-11-10. These are asking prices, not a valuation.

What to check when buying a used Abarth 500

Check the service history first, then see the car cold and drive it on a varied route. Look for signs of hard use, since many of these cars are driven enthusiastically.

• Turbocharger and boost · Petrol 1.4 turbo

  Listen for whistling or rattles from the turbo and check for smoke on acceleration. Ask whether the oil has been changed on schedule, because a small turbo engine depends on clean oil. Boost loss or warning lights need a diagnosis.

• Clutch condition · Petrol 1.4 turbo

  On manual cars, check for slipping under load, a high bite point or a heavy pedal. Hard driving wears clutches faster. Ask whether the clutch has been replaced and request the invoice if it has.

• Automated gearbox behaviour · Automated manual gearbox

  If the car has the automated manual gearbox, test it through every gear in town and on faster roads. Look for jerky shifts, delays or warning messages. Ask for records of any clutch or actuator work.

• Signs of modification

  Tuned exhausts, remapped engines and lowered suspension are common. Ask what has been changed and whether the work is documented. Check that parts match the car's papers and that the car sounds and runs smoothly.

• Brakes, tyres and suspension

  Check discs, pads and tyre wear for unevenness. Listen for knocks over bumps, which may point to worn suspension parts. Uneven tyre wear can suggest alignment problems or kerb damage to the wheels.

• Interior and electrics

  Test the windows, the infotainment and all the warning lights. Check the seat bolsters and the steering wheel for wear, and on cabriolets inspect the fabric roof mechanism and the seals for leaks.

• Electric version checks · Abarth 500e

  If you are looking at the electric 500e, ask for a battery health report and check the charging history. Inspect the charging port and cables, and confirm which software updates have been installed.

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