Honda Civic (2016) vs. Fiat 500 (2015) Specs

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2016 Honda Civic and 2015 Fiat 500 Specifications

Model Year	2016	2015
Model	Honda Civic	Fiat 500
Engine	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6500 138 lb-ft@4200	turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 157 hp@5500 183 lb-ft@2400
Transmission	CVT	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	2dr Coupe	2dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	90.6 in	15.7 in
Length	176.9 in	139.6 in	37.3 in
Width	70.8 in	64.1 in	6.7 in
Height	54.9 in	59.8 in	-4.9 in
Curb Weight	2748 lb.	2583 lb.	165 lb.
Fuel Capacity	12.4 gal.	10.5 gal.	1.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.2 in	38.9 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.9 in	49.4 in	7.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.1 in	47.9 in	6.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	40.7 in	1.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	34.6 in	35.6 in	-1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.6 in	46.4 in	6.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	48.1 in	42.6 in	5.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.9 in	31.7 in	4.2 in
Total Legroom	78.2 in (over 2 rows)	72.4 in (over 2 rows)	5.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.1 ft³	9.5 ft³	2.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	12.1 ft³	30.1 ft³	-18 ft³

2016 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	From the driver seat the new Honda Civic feels especially roomy. Appearances aren't deceiving: the car has an inch or two more front shoulder room than most other small sedans, and about as much as you'll find in some midsize sedans. On paper the Mazda3 has as much shoulder room, but it feels narrower. Some competitors feel much narrower. In comparison, the new Civic's driving position seems like that of a midsize car. In terms of specs, the Civic's rear seat is also roomier than most others. Owing to a somewhat low cushion and scant toe room beneath the front seats, though, I found it less comfortable than some others. The Elantra isn't among these others. Its rear seat cushion is also too close to the floor to provide thigh support, plus its rear seat back is reclined too much for my taste. Even so, rear headroom is limited. The new Civic's trunk can also hold more than the class average. see full Honda Civic review

2016 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Unlike in the Hyundai and Mazda, in the new Honda Civic the lumbar bulge cannot be adjusted. I didn't mind the Touring's front seats. Perhaps my spine was unusually flexible the day I drove it. Or perhaps the cloth seats are slightly different. Whatever the reason, for my upright build the Civic EX's lumbar bulge and headrest both jut too far forward. If your body shape differs from mine, your impressions of the seats might as well. But for years I've heard more complaints about Honda's seats than others. Try extensively before you buy. see full Honda Civic review

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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

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