Model Year | 2015 | 2023 | |
Model | Fiat 500 | Chevrolet Malibu | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.4L I4 OHC-4v 135 hp@5500 150 lb-ft@2500 |
turbocharged 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@5700 184 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 90.6 in | 111.4 in | -20.8 in |
Length | 139.6 in | 194.2 in | -54.6 in |
Width | 64.1 in | 73.0 in | -8.9 in |
Height | 59.8 in | 57.3 in | 2.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2576 lb. | 3126 lb. | -550 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.5 gal. | 15.8 gal. | -5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.1 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 49.4 in | 58.5 in | -9.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 47.9 in | 54.1 in | -6.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 41.5 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 37.5 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 46.4 in | 57.1 in | -10.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 42.6 in | 53.4 in | -10.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.7 in | 38.1 in | -6.4 in |
Total Legroom | 72.4 in (over 2 rows) | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | -7.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.5 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 | -6.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 30.1 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 | 14.4 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu.