Model Year | 2013 | 2016 | |
Model | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | Fiat 500 | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 90.6 in | 10.9 in |
Length | 165.4 in | 139.6 in | 25.8 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 64.1 in | 6.2 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 59.8 in | -1.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2968 lb. | 2366 lb. | 602 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 10.5 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 38.9 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 49.4 in | 5.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 47.9 in | -47.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 40.7 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 35.6 in | 2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 46.4 in | 6.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 42.6 in | -42.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 31.7 in | 3.8 in |
Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 72.4 in (over 2 rows) | 4.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 9.5 ft3 | 5.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 46.0 ft3 | 30.1 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Four adults can easily and comfortably fit in this car, with plenty of room for luggage. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review |
2016 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 |