Model Year | 2007 | 2015 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Fiat 500 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 90.6 in | 23.1 in |
Length | 193.4 in | 139.6 in | 53.8 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 64.1 in | 9.6 in |
Height | 72.8 in | 59.8 in | 13 in |
Curb Weight | 4440 lb. | 2366 lb. | 2074 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 10.5 gal. | 12 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.9 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 49.4 in | 9.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 47.9 in | 7.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 40.7 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 35.6 in | 3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 46.4 in | 12.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 42.6 in | 12.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 31.7 in | 5.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.4 in | 0.0 in | 37.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.1 in | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.3 in | 0.0 in | 45.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.9 in | 0.0 in | 34.9 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 72.4 in (over 2 rows) | 41.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 9.5 ft3 | 4.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 9.5 | 34.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 30.1 ft3 | 53.6 ft3 |
2007 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Have driven from Maryland to Florida and back a couple of times, as well as 3-4 hours trips routinely. Seats are comfortable with no backache and don't have to stop every couple of hours due to fatigue. Could drive and be comfortable all day long. see full Ford Explorer review |
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 |