Ford Expedition (2015) vs. Fiat 500 (2012) Specs

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2015 Ford Expedition and 2012 Fiat 500 Specifications

Model Year	2015	2012
Model	Ford Expedition	Fiat 500
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr SUV	2dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	119.0 in	90.6 in	28.4 in
Length	206.5 in	139.6 in	66.9 in
Width	78.8 in	64.1 in	14.7 in
Height	77.2 in	59.8 in	17.4 in
Curb Weight	5549 lb.	2363 lb.	3186 lb.
Fuel Capacity	28.0 gal.	10.5 gal.	17.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	38.9 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	63.2 in	49.4 in	13.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	59.3 in	47.9 in	11.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.1 in	40.7 in	0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.8 in	35.6 in	4.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	63.7 in	46.4 in	17.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	59.9 in	42.6 in	17.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.1 in	31.7 in	7.4 in
Headroom, Row 3	38.3 in	0.0 in	38.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	51.9 in	0.0 in	51.9 in
Hip Room, Row 3	50.2 in	0.0 in	50.2 in
Legroom, Row 3	37.7 in	0.0 in	37.7 in
Total Legroom	117.9 in (over 3 rows)	72.4 in (over 2 rows)	45.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	18.6 ft³	9.5 ft³	9.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	55.0 ft³	9.5	45.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	108.3 ft³	30.1 ft³	78.2 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Ford Expedition

2015 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	0	The driven Limited trim had black heated and cooled front seats. The cooling was necessary in the summertime Texas heat and perfomed well - I turned them on every time I got in the car (unlike the Lexus system, that you can leave on as it is a dial, you have to activate the cooling every single time you restart the car). These thrones were comfortable for a 4 hour drive - there was more room for someone who has more girth than I. Also, adjustable pedals are a great Ford innovation that I wish more manufacturers would include. My wife (who is 11 inches shorter than me) could easily drive this beast comfortably, without sitting too close to the steering wheel. see full Ford Expedition review
2014	0	Both the second and third rows have ample room, with and without kid's car seats, for three across. The third row isn't an afterthought like in other SUVs and even 5'11" adults are happy back there. Additionally, the vents provide adequate AC in 100+ degree heat. There are plenty of easily accessible LATCH anchors if you wish (although seatbelts are generally just as easy and have a higher weight rating with car seats than the LATCH anchors). Most minivans (except the Odyssey) do not have LATCH in the center of the second row - only on the outboard - and only have LATCH in the center of the third row. The Expedition (and Odyssey) is nice because they are flexible where you can put car seats comfortably. see full Ford Expedition review

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Fiat 500

2012 Fiat 500 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
2012	Few seats fit everyone well. For me, the "sport seats" in the Abarth were short on both lateral and lower back support. The seatback reclines in steps, and none of the detents was quite right. Try to relax, and you'll find that the headrests are hard and uncomfortably shaped. see full Fiat 500 review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Fiat 500

2012 Fiat 500 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	I like to drive small cars, but I am a large man. (6'3" and about 290lbs.) I love the seating position of the Fiat, as it sits higher, so I don't have to bend down as far to get in, as on the Mini Cooper or the Miatas I used to drive. The driving position is more upright, which I find more comfortable as well. The base model (Pop) seats are comfortable, though I would like to have the leather seats of the "Lounge" model. Ride quality is very good. There is no harshness and I easily rate it better than the Honda Civic I traded for it (2006) and many other, larger cars I drove. It is also one of the quieter cars I've owned. see full Fiat 500 review
2013	2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Front seat very nice for money.. see full Fiat 500 review
2012	2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Great room in front seat, and I'm tall at 6 feet. There are still enough inches above my head to wear a hat. I think the comfortable adjustable seats could accomodate anyone. I bought the cloth seats and I prefer them to the leather seats in my other see full Fiat 500 review
2012	2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Really comfortable driver's seat, but the armrest is annoying. see full Fiat 500 review

2012 Fiat 500 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	As previously mentioned, I would not want to use my rear seat on a regular basis. It is tight in back, and I think of it as emergency seating. see full Fiat 500 review
2013	2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Yeah, don't try to ride in the back if you are as big as me. But my kids 8 & 11 fit just fine. My family of 4 has taken the Fiat on several small family trips. I wouldn't drive with them more than a couple of hours each way, as they start to get antsy, but the kids love the car for short trips. see full Fiat 500 review
2013	2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Rear seat is what it is..Small but bigger then you think.. I'm 5'9 and there is still leg room behind me..But for any real distance I would think it's better for kids.. This isn't really a "Con" as your buyig a small car for fun and mileage not leg room... You think this is small try a mini-Cooper back seat see full Fiat 500 review
2012	2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Rear seat is pretty small, but no smaller than most little cars. The seats do fold down for cargo. see full Fiat 500 review
2012	2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	One more thing. Rear seat comfort was obviously not a big selling point, nor a necessary feature. But one piece of it was worse than it had to be: the rear seat headrests. The artful circular shape and limited adjustment made the rear seats even harder to use; the headrest would tend to jab passengers in their spine. A better solution which was more even with the seat back would really have helped here. see full Fiat 500 review
2012	2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Forget about the rear seat unless you are carrying around people who really like you, or people with really short legs. There's plenty of room up front, but not so much in the back. I usually leave the seats folded to expand the cargo room. see full Fiat 500 review
2012	2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	if you need to regularly have adults sitting in the rear seat this may not be the car for you. the rear seat is fine for kids or even small adults occasionally. see full Fiat 500 review

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