Model Year | 2015 | 2016 | |
Model | Dodge Durango | Fiat 500 | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
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Wheelbase | 119.8 in | 90.6 in | 29.2 in |
Length | 201.2 in | 139.6 in | 61.6 in |
Width | 75.8 in | 64.1 in | 11.7 in |
Height | 70.9 in | 59.8 in | 11.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4756 lb. | 2366 lb. | 2390 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 24.6 gal. | 10.5 gal. | 14.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 38.9 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 49.4 in | 9.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 47.9 in | 9.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 40.7 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 35.6 in | 4.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.3 in | 46.4 in | 11.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 42.6 in | 13.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 31.7 in | 6.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.8 in | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.4 in | 0.0 in | 50.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.8 in | 0.0 in | 42.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.5 in | 0.0 in | 31.5 in |
Total Legroom | 110.4 in (over 3 rows) | 72.4 in (over 2 rows) | 38 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 9.5 ft3 | 7.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.7 ft3 | 9.5 | 38.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 84.5 ft3 | 30.1 ft3 | 54.4 ft3 |
2015 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | The Durango's relatively narrow width, a plus for handling, has the opposite impact on interior room. These are very much two sides of the same coin. Because the Durango's cabin isn't terribly wide it feels more agile than wider SUVs. But three passengers in the second row don't have as much space to spread out--those in a Nissan Pathfinder enjoy a couple more inches of shoulder room--and only two people can sit in the third row. (The Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander, and GM's large crossovers all have three belts back there.) Leg room in the Durango is much more competitive, but still a few inches short of class leading. This said, comfort isn't only a matter of interior dimensions. Both of the Durango's rear rows are well-upholstered and positioned higher off the floor than the three-row crossover norm. This benefits both thigh support and outward visibility. The Hyundai Santa Fe isn't far off in this regard, but the Nissan Pathfinder's seats are much closer to the floor, and less hospitable to adults as a result. Among the three, I'd prefer to be a rear seat passenger in the Dodge. Among large conventional SUVs, the Ford Expedition has a more comfortable third row, but the Chevrolet Tahoe (which retains a live rear axle despite a comprehensive redesign for the 2015 model year) doesn't come close. And the foot-shorter 4Runner? Its XXS third-row seat is best saved for emergencies. On the other side of the ledger, the Durango does have a higher floor than the typical car-based crossover. Getting in and out isn't as easy. This vies with curb weight as the top disadvantage of the Durango's conventional SUV configuration. see full Dodge Durango review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Dodge Durango.
2016 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 |