Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
Model | Dodge Caliber | Fiat 500 | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6400 141 lb-ft@5000 |
turbocharged 1.4L I4 OHC-4v 135 hp@5500 150 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 90.6 in | 13.1 in |
Length | 173.8 in | 139.6 in | 34.2 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 64.1 in | 4.7 in |
Height | 60.4 in | 59.8 in | 0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2940 lb. | 2505 lb. | 435 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.6 gal. | 10.5 gal. | 3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.9 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 49.4 in | 6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 47.9 in | 4.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 40.7 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 35.6 in | 3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 46.4 in | 7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.6 in | 42.6 in | 7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.7 in | 31.7 in | 4 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 72.4 in (over 2 rows) | 5.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.4 ft3 | 9.5 ft3 | 8.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 47.4 ft3 | 30.1 ft3 | 17.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Dodge Caliber.
2015 Fiat 500 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 160hp 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Rear seating is very cramped, and the ease of entry/exit is poor. Think of the rear seats as emergency seating- like a Porsche 911, and you get the idea. No one will want to travel across town in the rear seats. Forget a road trip entirely. see full Fiat 500 review |
2015 | 2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Roomy in front but narrow. With two people in front you're bound to rub shoulders or arms when using the arm rests. see full Fiat 500 review |
2015 | 2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
I would not put anyone on the rear seats. Maybe very short people for short distances. see full Fiat 500 review |