Fiat 500 (2016) vs. Fiat 500L (2014) Specs

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2016 Fiat 500 and 2014 Fiat 500L Specifications

Model Year	2016	2014
Model	Fiat 500	Fiat 500L
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	2dr Hatch	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	90.6 in	102.8 in	-12.2 in
Length	139.6 in	167.3 in	-27.7 in
Width	64.1 in	69.8 in	-5.7 in
Height	59.8 in	65.7 in	-5.9 in
Curb Weight	2366 lb.	3203 lb.	-837 lb.
Fuel Capacity	10.5 gal.	13.2 gal.	-2.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.9 in	40.7 in	-1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	49.4 in	57.3 in	-7.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	47.9 in	54.9 in	-7 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.7 in	40.0 in	0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	35.6 in	38.7 in	-3.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	46.4 in	54.6 in	-8.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	42.6 in	49.4 in	-6.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	31.7 in	36.7 in	-5 in
Total Legroom	72.4 in (over 2 rows)	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	-4.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	9.5 ft³	22.4 ft³	-12.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	30.1 ft³	68.0 ft³	-37.9 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 2014 Fiat 500L

2014 Fiat 500L Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	The front seats in the 500 (no L) aren't my favorite aspect of the car (to put it lightly). Those in the 500L are totally different. They're not luxurious. They're not sporty. But they're firm without being overly firm and the way the seatback angles forward from its midpoint provides excellent mid-back support. A power lumbar adjuster is available, but the tested car lacked this feature and I didn't miss it. The Soul's front seats are flatter, firmer, lacking in lumbar support, and generally much less comfortable. see full Fiat 500L review

2014 Fiat 500L Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The 500L's rear seat, which slides and reclines, is mounted very high off the floor, and consequently provides better thigh support than most. Slide it all the way back, and legroom is plentiful (if still not as plentiful as in the Kia). But combine the high cushion with the optional panoramic sunroof, and even though I'm only 5-9 my scalp nearly touched the headliner. Anyone who intends to carry people over 5-10 in the back seat best skip the sunroof. Without it the 500L has much more rear headroom. see full Fiat 500L review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Fiat 500L

2014 Fiat 500L Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr Hatch turbocharged 160hp 1.4L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	This isn't a problem for me exactly, but I've noticed other reviewers have mentioned it. The front seats are firm and I've been told that the seat fabric in some of the other models can be a bit slick. It took me a few days to get fully accustomed to the seats and find the position that works best for me. I like the firmness because it gives extra support. It's certainly something you'll want to pay attention to when you test drive it. see full Fiat 500L review

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