The Comparative Analysis :
Abarth 500C Esseesse (11 - 13) vs. Abarth 500C MTA (10 - 14)
€ 24,400

€ 20,700

€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 500C Esseesse and the 500C MTA are absolutely identical. Both are 144 inches long, 64.1 inches wide and 58.6 inches tall.
500C Esseesse
500C MTA
58.6
64.1
74.5
58.6
64.1
74.5
64.1 in
Width
64.1 in
74.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.5 in
58.6 in
Height
58.6 in
90.6
144
90.6
144
144 in
Length
144 in
90.6 in
Wheelbase
90.6 in
Vehicle Weight
500C Esseesse
500C MTA
2557 lb
Curb Weight
2557 lb
3340 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3340 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
500C Esseesse
500C MTA
ZAF 312
Generation
ZAF 312
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
500C Esseesse
500C MTA
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
312 A1.000
Engine Code
312 A3.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5500 rpm
500C Esseesse
158 hp
138 hp
500C MTA
170 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
152 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
500C Esseesse
170 lb‑ft
152 lb‑ft
500C MTA
Performance
500C Esseesse
500C MTA
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

500C Esseesse
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

500C MTA
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16.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.53 lb/hp
500C Esseesse
16.18 lb/hp
18.53 lb/hp
500C MTA
Fuel Economy / Emissions
500C Esseesse
500C MTA
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
36 mpg
500C Esseesse
36 mpg
36 mpg
500C MTA
28 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
9.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
9.2 gal
334 mi
Range
334 mi
500C Esseesse
334 mi
334 mi
500C MTA
Environmental Impact
123.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
123.1 kWh
500C Esseesse
123.1 kWh
123.1 kWh
500C MTA
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
500C Esseesse
500C MTA
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
783 lb
Maximum Payload
783 lb
5.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.2 cu ft






14.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
14.7 cu ft