Model Year | 2016 | 2008 | |
Model | Fiat 500 | Chevrolet Malibu Classic | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 157 hp@5500 183 lb-ft@2400 |
3.5L V6 OHV-2v 219 hp@5900 219 lb-ft@3200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 90.6 in | 106.3 in | -15.7 in |
Length | 139.6 in | 188.3 in | -48.7 in |
Width | 64.1 in | 69.9 in | -5.8 in |
Height | 59.8 in | 57.5 in | 2.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2583 lb. | 3297 lb. | -714 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.5 gal. | 16.3 gal. | -5.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.6 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 49.4 in | 56.7 in | -7.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 47.9 in | 53.2 in | -5.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 41.9 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 37.6 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 46.4 in | 56.1 in | -9.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 42.6 in | 52.4 in | -9.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.7 in | 38.5 in | -6.8 in |
Total Legroom | 72.4 in (over 2 rows) | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | -8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.5 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | -5.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 30.1 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 14.7 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Classic.