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 | 2,301 mm | 2,830 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 3,546 mm | 4,933 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,628 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,519 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,168 kg | 1,418 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 40 L | 60 L | -20 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 988 mm | 993 mm | -5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,255 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,217 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,054 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 904 mm | 953 mm | -49 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,179 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,082 mm | 1,356 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 805 mm | 968 mm | -163 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,839 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,022 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 269 L | 445 L | -176 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 852 L | 15.7 | 836.3 L |
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.