Model Year | 2015 | 2008 | |
Model | Fiat 500 | Volkswagen Eos | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.4L I4 OHC-4v 160 hp@5500 170 lb-ft@2500 |
3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6300 235 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 90.6 in | 101.5 in | -10.9 in |
Length | 139.6 in | 173.5 in | -33.9 in |
Width | 64.1 in | 70.5 in | -6.4 in |
Height | 59.8 in | 56.8 in | 3 in |
Curb Weight | 2570 lb. | 3686 lb. | -1116 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 37.5 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 49.4 in | 54.7 in | -5.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 47.9 in | 0.0 in | 47.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 41.7 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 35.8 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 46.4 in | 41.5 in | 4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 42.6 in | 0.0 in | 42.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.7 in | 32.5 in | -0.8 in |
Total Legroom | 72.4 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | -1.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.5 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 | 2.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 30.1 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 19.6 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 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The car is comfy on long trips, and the seat heaters are super. The car is great with the top down—if you deploy the wind deflector, you don’t get your hair blown all over the place. The faux leather on the seats is fine-- you can only get real leather if you get the LUX model, and then you can’t have a manual transmission. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
2007 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Sedan feeling with 10-way power/heated seats blended with sports-car suspension and handling. A real glove box that is cooled by the A/C. Pockets on side doors are handy for storage. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
2007 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual FWD |
That it exists! Gets used as more of a parcel shelf than rear seat but can fit two passengers comfortably when needed. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
2008 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Seat is small and okay for short trips. Adults fit okay when the top is down, access is tight witht the top up. see full Volkswagen Eos review |