Fiat 127

Years1977–1986
Generations5
Total variants13
Body stylesHatchback
DesignerDante Giacosa, Pio Manzù
AssemblyItaly: Turin · Spain: Barcelona · Poland: Tychy · Egypt: Cairo · Zambia: Livingstone · Morocco: Casablanca
PredecessorFiat 850
SuccessorUno
AwardsEuropean Car of the Year (1972)
Also known asPolski Fiat 127p · SEAT 127

The Fiat 127 is a hatchback model, produced 1977–1986, spanning 5 generations with 13 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the 127 (1983-1986), 127 (1981-1983), 127 (1981-1983) and 127 (1977-1981). The 127 (1977-1981) generation is the most extensively documented, with 6 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.

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How many generations does the Fiat 127 have?

The Fiat 127 has 5 generations with 13 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.

What years was the Fiat 127 produced?

The Fiat 127 has been produced 1977–1986. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.

What body type is the Fiat 127?

The Fiat 127 is available as Hatchback. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.

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What would this actually cost you?

21,535Estimated total · €4,307 per year
  • Depreciation2,685
  • Fuel / energy10,500
  • Insurance3,750
  • Maintenance3,000
  • Road tax1,600

Estimate only — insurance, maintenance and road tax are generic figures, not a quote for your car or country. Fuel/energy uses EU-average prices.

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Regional names · 2

Fiat 127: names by market

This model has been sold under different names across markets — same car, different badge or nameplate.

  • Polski Fiat 127p
  • SEAT 127
Across · Hatchback

How performance changed across generations

GenerationPower0–100 km/hVariantsPriceScore
127 (1977-1981)1977–198151 hp18.4 s6€5k–€7k★ 2.9
127 (1977-1981)1977–198145 hp20.1 s2€5k★ 1.8
127 (1981-1983)1981–198345 hp19.1 s1€6k★ 1.8
127 (1981-1983)1981–198355 hp16.7 s3€6k–€8k★ 3.2
127 (1983-1986)1983–198650 hp17.5 s1€6k★ 1.9