Model Year | 2015 | 2008 | |
Model | Fiat 500 | Chevrolet Equinox | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 157 hp@5500 183 lb-ft@2400 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6500 250 lb-ft@2300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 90.6 in | 112.5 in | -21.9 in |
Length | 139.6 in | 188.8 in | -49.2 in |
Width | 64.1 in | 71.4 in | -7.3 in |
Height | 59.8 in | 69.3 in | -9.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2583 lb. | 3907 lb. | -1324 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.5 gal. | 17.0 gal. | -6.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 40.9 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 49.4 in | 55.7 in | -6.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 47.9 in | 51.1 in | -3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 41.2 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 40.1 in | -4.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 46.4 in | 55.9 in | -9.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 42.6 in | 51.4 in | -8.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.7 in | 40.2 in | -8.5 in |
Total Legroom | 72.4 in (over 2 rows) | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | -9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.5 ft3 | 35.7 ft3 | -26.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 30.1 ft3 | 67.1 ft3 | -37 ft3 |
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 |
2008 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 264-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The rear seat can slide forward and back 8" providing generous leg room for rear passengers. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The bucket seats are at a perfect height for easy entry and exit. Also there is a liftable arm rest between the seats for storing purse, etc. which eliminates the need for reaching to the back when the passenger seat is occupied. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Ample leg and hip room. I am only 5foot 4 inches but have a wide posterior. Seat is comfortable for me. My son is 6 foot 3 inches and medium build. He has ample leg and body room. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The rear bench seat can slide forward or back. When slid back, there is ample leg room for even the tallest of passengers. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |