Model Year | 2015 | 2008 | |
Model | Fiat 500 | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.4L I4 OHC-4v 160 hp@5500 170 lb-ft@2500 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 90.6 in | 91.7 in | -1.1 in |
Length | 139.6 in | 157.3 in | -17.7 in |
Width | 64.1 in | 67.7 in | -3.6 in |
Height | 59.8 in | 49.0 in | 10.8 in |
Curb Weight | 2570 lb. | 2527 lb. | 43 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.5 gal. | 12.7 gal. | -2.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 37.4 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 49.4 in | 53.2 in | -3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 47.9 in | 50.6 in | -2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 43.1 in | -2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 0.0 in | 35.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 46.4 in | 0.0 in | 46.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 42.6 in | 0.0 in | 42.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.7 in | 0.0 in | 31.7 in |
Total Legroom | 72.4 in (over 2 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 29.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.5 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 4.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 30.1 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 24.8 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 |
2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
No rear seat. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2007 | 2dr Convertible 166-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD |
It's OK for the driver, but there's not much room for the feet of the passenger. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |