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2009 smart fortwo and 2012 Fiat 500 Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
| Model | smart fortwo | Fiat 500 | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 73.5 in | 90.6 in | -17.1 in |
| Length | 106.1 in | 139.6 in | -33.5 in |
| Width | 61.4 in | 64.1 in | -2.7 in |
| Height | 60.7 in | 59.8 in | 0.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 1808 lb. | 2363 lb. | -555 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 8.7 gal. | 10.5 gal. | -1.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 38.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 48.0 in | 49.4 in | -1.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 45.4 in | 47.9 in | -2.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 40.7 in | 0.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 35.6 in | -35.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 46.4 in | -46.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 42.6 in | -42.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 31.7 in | -31.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 41.2 in (over 1 rows) | 72.4 in (over 2 rows) | -31.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.0 ft3 | 9.5 ft3 | 2.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.0 ft3 | 30.1 ft3 | -18.1 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 smart fortwo
| 2009 smart fortwo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD |
comfortable driving position. see full smart fortwo review |
| 2009 | 2dr Convertible 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD |
Roomy, sits high see full smart fortwo review |
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD |
firm and supportive as needed, minimal seat fatigue on long drives see full smart fortwo review |
| 2008 | 2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD |
plenty of room for two adults see full smart fortwo review |
| 2008 | 2dr Convertible 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD |
Makes you feel as though you are riding in a full size car. see full smart fortwo review |
| 2008 | 2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD |
bigger than it looks, no aches and pains even after a long drive see full smart fortwo review |
| 2008 | 2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD |
With a bad back it is very easy to get into and out of the car. Very roomy when compared to other vehicles in the same class, whether two or four passenger. see full smart fortwo review |
| 2008 | 2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD |
Have driven on a number of 350 mile trips each way on the Interstae and found the ride comfortable. Around town it holds its own, except on very rough roads. see full smart fortwo review |
| 2008 | 2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD |
Me and hubby are big people both over 6 ft tall and we are both comfortable in the seats. I actually have to move the seat forward to reach pedals. see full smart fortwo review |
| 2008 | 2dr Convertible 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD |
Lots of room see full smart fortwo review |
| 2009 smart fortwo Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 2dr Convertible 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD |
There is no rear seat. Fortwo mean for 2 people. No surprises. see full smart fortwo review |
| 2008 | 2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD |
there are no rear seats see full smart fortwo review |
| 2008 | 2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD |
Ah, there is no rear seat? see full smart fortwo review |
| 2008 | 2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD |
Does not exist see full smart fortwo review |
| 2008 | 2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD |
There is no rear seat. This is okay with me. But for someone looking for a family vehicle this could be a downside. I mostly see it as an excuse to not have to cart others around. see full smart fortwo review |
| 2008 | 2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD |
Well there is no rear seat to start with. But this could have been a better designed flip down tray design for groceries and other items. see full smart fortwo review |
| 2008 | 2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD |
There is no rear seat see full smart fortwo review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Fiat 500
| 2012 Fiat 500 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2012 | Few seats fit everyone well. For me, the "sport seats" in the Abarth were short on both lateral and lower back support. The seatback reclines in steps, and none of the detents was quite right. Try to relax, and you'll find that the headrests are hard and uncomfortably shaped. see full Fiat 500 review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Fiat 500
| 2012 Fiat 500 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
I like to drive small cars, but I am a large man. (6'3" and about 290lbs.) I love the seating position of the Fiat, as it sits higher, so I don't have to bend down as far to get in, as on the Mini Cooper or the Miatas I used to drive. The driving position is more upright, which I find more comfortable as well. The base model (Pop) seats are comfortable, though I would like to have the leather seats of the "Lounge" model. Ride quality is very good. There is no harshness and I easily rate it better than the Honda Civic I traded for it (2006) and many other, larger cars I drove. It is also one of the quieter cars I've owned. see full Fiat 500 review |
| 2013 | 2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat very nice for money.. see full Fiat 500 review |
| 2012 | 2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great room in front seat, and I'm tall at 6 feet. There are still enough inches above my head to wear a hat. I think the comfortable adjustable seats could accomodate anyone. I bought the cloth seats and I prefer them to the leather seats in my other see full Fiat 500 review |
| 2012 | 2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Really comfortable driver's seat, but the armrest is annoying. see full Fiat 500 review |
| 2012 Fiat 500 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
As previously mentioned, I would not want to use my rear seat on a regular basis. It is tight in back, and I think of it as emergency seating. see full Fiat 500 review |
| 2013 | 2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Yeah, don't try to ride in the back if you are as big as me. But my kids 8 & 11 fit just fine. My family of 4 has taken the Fiat on several small family trips. I wouldn't drive with them more than a couple of hours each way, as they start to get antsy, but the kids love the car for short trips. see full Fiat 500 review |
| 2013 | 2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rear seat is what it is..Small but bigger then you think.. I'm 5'9 and there is still leg room behind me..But for any real distance I would think it's better for kids.. This isn't really a "Con" as your buyig a small car for fun and mileage not leg room... You think this is small try a mini-Cooper back seat see full Fiat 500 review |
| 2012 | 2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rear seat is pretty small, but no smaller than most little cars. The seats do fold down for cargo. see full Fiat 500 review |
| 2012 | 2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
One more thing. Rear seat comfort was obviously not a big selling point, nor a necessary feature. But one piece of it was worse than it had to be: the rear seat headrests. The artful circular shape and limited adjustment made the rear seats even harder to use; the headrest would tend to jab passengers in their spine. A better solution which was more even with the seat back would really have helped here. see full Fiat 500 review |
| 2012 | 2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Forget about the rear seat unless you are carrying around people who really like you, or people with really short legs. There's plenty of room up front, but not so much in the back. I usually leave the seats folded to expand the cargo room. see full Fiat 500 review |
| 2012 | 2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
if you need to regularly have adults sitting in the rear seat this may not be the car for you. the rear seat is fine for kids or even small adults occasionally. see full Fiat 500 review |
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