Model Year | 2014 | 2015 | |
Model | Ford Fiesta | Fiat 500 | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 197 hp@6000 202 lb-ft@2500 |
turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 157 hp@5500 183 lb-ft@2400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.0 in | 90.6 in | 7.4 in |
Length | 160.1 in | 139.6 in | 20.5 in |
Width | 67.8 in | 64.1 in | 3.7 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 59.8 in | -1.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2742 lb. | 2583 lb. | 159 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 10.5 gal. | 1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 38.9 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 49.4 in | 3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 47.9 in | 2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 40.7 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 35.6 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.0 in | 46.4 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.2 in | 42.6 in | 6.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.2 in | 31.7 in | -0.5 in |
Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 72.4 in (over 2 rows) | 1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.9 ft3 | 9.5 ft3 | 5.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 25.4 ft3 | 30.1 ft3 | -4.7 ft3 |
2014 Ford Fiesta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Just as the Ford Fiesta has some clear strengths, it also has some clear weaknesses. Its rear seat, though comfortably positioned well off the floor, is the tightest in the segment. At 5-9, I can barely squeeze behind myself. The Fit's rear seat is far roomier. see full Ford Fiesta review |
2014 Ford Fiesta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 120-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Narrow car with narrow seats. If you are a taller/bigger person, expect that the seats will feel like doll furniture after an hour. see full Ford Fiesta 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 |