Comparison: wheelbase Fiat 127 vs. competitors 2025

The wheelbase is the distance between the centres of the front and rear wheels It is the value that most determines the comfort of the front and rear seat occupants.Hatchbacks like the Fiat 127 Special may have a shorter wheelbase due to their compact size. A shorter wheelbase can contribute to their agility and maneuverability in tight spaces.With it’s length of 3711 mm and bootspace of 365 l, the Fiat 127 has a wheelbase of 2225 mm. The longest wheelbase you can find amongst similar vehicles has Talbot Horizon 1.1 (21A ), which is 295mm more than the 127 Special - 2520 mm.For illustration, the difference in length between the Fiat and the Talbot is 249mm. On the other hand, the shortest wheelbase in the " hatchback" category belongs to Daihatsu Cuore , which is 2150 mm - that makes it 75mm shorter than the Fiat in question.

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Overview of generations
Comparison to similar cars
Comparison to other Fiat models

Fiat 127 - How has the wheelbase changed over the generations?

Fiat 127 generations

Fiat 127 generations
Generation year	Wheelbase
127, Model year 1971 (1.Generation)	2225 mm
127, Model year 1977 (1.Generation (1. Facelift))	2225 mm
127, Model year 1982 (1.Generation (2. Facelift))	2225 mm

127, Model year 1971 (1.Generation) 2225 mm
127, Model year 1977 ) (1.Generation (1. Facelift) 2225 mm
127, Model year 1982 ) (1.Generation (2. Facelift) 2225 mm

The difference in wheelbase between first generation (1.Generation) from 1971 and last generation (1.Generation (2. Facelift)) from 1982 is 0cm mm.

The wheelbase of the current generation of 127 is 2225 mm.

The wheelbase compared to other Fiat models

Fiat 127 vs other current cars by Fiat

Wheelbase: 127 vs. other models by Fiat
Variant name	Wheelbase
e-Ducato {VAN}	3450 mm
e-Ducato Kombi	3450 mm
E-Scudo {VAN}	3275 mm
Scudo {VAN}	3275 mm
Ducato {VAN}	3000 mm
Ducato Kombi	3000 mm
Doblò {VAN}/Multicab	2785 mm
E-Doblò {VAN}/Multicab	2785 mm
Tipo	2638 mm
Tipo Kombi	2638 mm
Tipo {sedan}	2636 mm
600e	2562 mm
600 Hybrid	2557 mm
Grande Panda Elektro	2540 mm
Grande Panda Hybrid	2540 mm
500e	2322 mm
500e 3+1	2322 mm
500e Cabrio	2322 mm
Panda	2300 mm
Panda Cross	2300 mm
Pandina	2300 mm
Topolino	1730 mm
Topolino Dolcevita	1730 mm

e-Ducato {VAN} 3450 mm
e-Ducato Kombi 3450 mm
E-Scudo {VAN} 3275 mm
Scudo {VAN} 3275 mm
Ducato {VAN} 3000 mm
Ducato Kombi 3000 mm
Doblò {VAN}/Multicab 2785 mm
E-Doblò {VAN}/Multicab 2785 mm
Tipo 2638 mm
Tipo Kombi 2638 mm
Tipo {sedan} 2636 mm
600e 2562 mm
600 Hybrid 2557 mm
Grande Panda Elektro 2540 mm
Grande Panda Hybrid 2540 mm
500e 2322 mm
500e 3+1 2322 mm
500e Cabrio 2322 mm
Panda 2300 mm
Panda Cross 2300 mm
Pandina 2300 mm
Topolino 1730 mm
Topolino Dolcevita 1730 mm

How does the wheelbase of the Fiat 127 compare to it's nearest competitors?

Fiat 127 vs. similar cars

Wheelbase: Fiat 127 vs. similar cars
Car model	Wheelbase
Talbot Horizon 1979	2520 mm
Saab 900 1986	2517 mm
VW 412 1972	2500 mm
Renault R11 1983	2477 mm
VW Passat 1973	2470 mm
Peugeot 309 1986	2469 mm
Alfa Romeo Arna 1983	2415 mm
Talbot Sunbeam 1979	2413 mm
Renault R5 1985	2407 mm
Datsun Cherry 1976	2395 mm
Opel Chevette 1980	2393 mm
Fiat Uno 1983	2362 mm
Honda Quintet 1980	2360 mm
Talbot Samba 1982	2340 mm
Audi 50 1974	2335 mm
Toyota Starlet 1978	2300 mm
Mitsubishi Colt 1983	2300 mm
Nissan Micra 1983	2300 mm
Mazda 121 1988	2295 mm
KIA Pride 1995	2295 mm
Ford Fiesta 1976	2286 mm
Subaru Justy 1996	2265 mm
Suzuki Swift 1984	2240 mm
Peugeot 104 1976	2230 mm
Fiat 127 1982	2225 mm
Honda Jazz 1984	2220 mm
Honda Civic 1973	2200 mm
Daihatsu Charade 1983	2165 mm
Fiat Panda 1986	2159 mm
Daihatsu Cuore 1981	2150 mm
Suzuki Alto 1981	2150 mm