Model Year | 2015 | 2012 | |
Model | Fiat 500 | smart fortwo | |
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Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 90.6 in | 73.5 in | 17.1 in |
Length | 139.6 in | 106.1 in | 33.5 in |
Width | 64.1 in | 61.4 in | 2.7 in |
Height | 59.8 in | 60.7 in | -0.9 in |
Curb Weight | 2366 lb. | 1808 lb. | 558 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.5 gal. | 8.7 gal. | 1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.7 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 49.4 in | 48.0 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 47.9 in | 45.4 in | 2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 41.2 in | -0.5 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) | 41.2 in (over 1 rows) | 31.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.5 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | -2.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 30.1 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 18.1 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 |
2012 smart fortwo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 2dr Convertible 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD |
I'm 6'3'' 280 lbs, and this car has plenty of room. It is easier to get in and out of than any full size sedan I have driven. It sits upright like an SUV, but it is not so tall that you have to climb in. see full smart fortwo review |