Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Fiat 500 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 90.6 in | 22.3 in |
Length | 202.9 in | 139.6 in | 63.3 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 64.1 in | 12.1 in |
Height | 60.7 in | 59.8 in | 0.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4015 lb. | 2366 lb. | 1649 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 10.5 gal. | 9.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 38.9 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 49.4 in | 8.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 47.9 in | 8.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 40.7 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 35.6 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 46.4 in | 10.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 42.6 in | 13.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 31.7 in | 6.4 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 72.4 in (over 2 rows) | 7.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.1 ft3 | 9.5 ft3 | 10.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.1 ft3 | 30.1 ft3 | -10 ft3 |
2012 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Three adult room in the back seat - comfortably! see full Ford Taurus review |
2012 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front seats are horrible- similar to airline seats, and no amount of adjusting or adding cushions helped. I'm 6'2 and my wife is 5'3.and neither of us could get comfortable. After 2 weeks, it was actually painful to drive this car. see full Ford Taurus review |
2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough headroom for adults in the rear seat. Seat comfort is as poor as the front seats. see full Ford Taurus 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 |