Model Year | 2016 | 2023 | |
Model | Fiat 500 | Kia Seltos | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.4L I4 OHC-4v 135 hp@5500 150 lb-ft@2500 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 90.6 in | 103.5 in | -12.9 in |
Length | 139.6 in | 172.0 in | -32.4 in |
Width | 64.1 in | 70.9 in | -6.8 in |
Height | 59.8 in | 63.6 in | -3.8 in |
Curb Weight | 2576 lb. | 3456 lb. | -880 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. | -2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 40.0 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 49.4 in | 55.5 in | -6.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 47.9 in | 53.5 in | -5.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 41.4 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 38.4 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 46.4 in | 54.7 in | -8.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 42.6 in | 52.8 in | -10.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.7 in | 38.0 in | -6.3 in |
Total Legroom | 72.4 in (over 2 rows) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | -7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.5 ft3 | 26.6 ft3 | -17.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 30.1 ft3 | 62.8 ft3 | -32.7 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 2023 Kia Seltos.