Model Year | 2016 | 2014 | |
Model | Fiat 500 | Chevrolet Cruze | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 90.6 in | 105.7 in | -15.1 in |
Length | 139.6 in | 181.0 in | -41.4 in |
Width | 64.1 in | 70.7 in | -6.6 in |
Height | 59.8 in | 58.1 in | 1.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2366 lb. | 3102 lb. | -736 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.5 gal. | 15.6 gal. | -5.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.3 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 49.4 in | 54.8 in | -5.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 47.9 in | 53.0 in | -5.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 42.3 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 37.9 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 46.4 in | 53.9 in | -7.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 42.6 in | 52.4 in | -9.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.7 in | 35.4 in | -3.7 in |
Total Legroom | 72.4 in (over 2 rows) | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | -5.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.5 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | -5.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 30.1 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 |
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 |
2014 Chevrolet Cruze Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Cruze's rear seat is among the tightest in a compact sedan, and the diesel engine doesn't affect this. Though rear seat headroom is abundant, adults will feel a bit cramped even behind a driver of average height. The Jetta's rear seat has a little less headroom but far more legroom. So the best option depends on whether your rear seat passengers have long legs or long torsos. see full Chevrolet Cruze review |
2014 Chevrolet Cruze Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat legroom is a bit tight with the front seats fully back. see full Chevrolet Cruze review |