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2016 Fiat 500 and 2012 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications
| Model Year | 2016 | 2012 | |
| Model | Fiat 500 | Chevrolet Malibu | |
| Engine | turbocharged 1.4L I4 OHC-4v 160 hp@5500 170 lb-ft@2500 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 90.6 in | 112.3 in | -21.7 in |
| Length | 139.6 in | 191.8 in | -52.2 in |
| Width | 64.1 in | 70.3 in | -6.2 in |
| Height | 59.8 in | 57.1 in | 2.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 2512 lb. | 3645 lb. | -1133 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 10.5 gal. | 16.0 gal. | -5.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.4 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 49.4 in | 55.9 in | -6.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 47.9 in | 53.0 in | -5.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 42.2 in | -1.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 37.2 in | -1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 46.4 in | 53.9 in | -7.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 42.6 in | 52.1 in | -9.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 31.7 in | 37.6 in | -5.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 72.4 in (over 2 rows) | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | -7.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.5 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | -5.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 30.1 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | 15 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Fiat 500
| 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2012 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2012 | On paper, the Malibu's rear seat is only a little tighter than those in the 2008-2012 sedan and in competing cars. In person, rear knee room would only be marginally competitive in the compact sedan segment. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my shins graze the front seatbacks. GM is rushing some revised seats to market. But if past attempts to fix a cramped rear seat are any indication, this won't make a substantial difference. The rear seat in the Ford Fusion is roomier, if also short of the segment's quasi-limos. see full Chevrolet Malibu review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2012 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good legroom. Hip room is alittle tight in this year's Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2012 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This is tight if front seats are postioned at or close to the back of their range; shorter wheelbase in this model compared to prior version. Rear seat access is excellent (i.e, for infant car seats, small item transport). see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I'm 6'4" tall and 60 years old. I have a tough time getting in and out due to the low roof. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
drivers seat is hard on my back, no matter how much I adjust...seems to be missing some foam on left side bolster...taking into dealer for possible replacement of seat cushion soon see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
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