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2016 Fiat 500 and 2017 Mazda CX-3 Specifications
| Model Year | 2016 | 2017 | |
| Model | Fiat 500 | Mazda CX-3 | |
| Engine | turbocharged 1.4L I4 OHC-4v 135 hp@5500 150 lb-ft@2500 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 146 hp@6000 146 lb-ft@2800 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 90.6 in | 101.2 in | -10.6 in |
| Length | 139.6 in | 168.3 in | -28.7 in |
| Width | 64.1 in | 69.6 in | -5.5 in |
| Height | 59.8 in | 60.7 in | -0.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 2576 lb. | 2809 lb. | -233 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 10.5 gal. | 12.7 gal. | -2.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 38.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 49.4 in | 53.5 in | -4.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 47.9 in | 52.3 in | -4.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 41.7 in | -1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 37.2 in | -1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 46.4 in | 50.4 in | -4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 42.6 in | 49.0 in | -6.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 31.7 in | 35.0 in | -3.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 72.4 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | -4.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.5 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | -2.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 30.1 ft3 | 44.5 ft3 | -14.4 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Fiat 500
| 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Mazda CX-3
| 2017 Mazda CX-3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2016 | The CX-3's driving position is very good, more car-like even than the HR-V's. The view forward is open. The view rearward, not so much, as the racy styling yields rear windows that are quite a bit smaller than the front ones. To help compensate, the outside mirrors are large plus blind sport warning is standard on the Touring and Grand Touring. The CX-3's driver seat is very comfortable and provides good lateral support in turns. The cloth center pocket is cushy without being mushy. Unlike in the HR-V and some others, the headrest does not jut uncomfortably far forward. But the lumbar bulge is not adjustable. As is, it fit my back well, but many people will wish for more of a bulge. The HR-V's also non-adjustable lumbar bulge was too pronounced for my taste. The JUKE's seats are comfortable, but for effective side bolsters (and then some) you must step up to the NISMO. Worth noting for those of you who get your coffee to go: the cup holders are located beneath the armrest (optional on the Sport, standard on the others). If you want to use them, then you can't use the armrest. see full Mazda CX-3 review | |
| 2017 Mazda CX-3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| For people who have no interest in a manual transmission (the great majority), the Mazda CX-3's largest shortcoming is a rear seat that is tight even by small car standards. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my knees pressed lightly against the front seat backs. I wasn't uncomfortable, but felt a little closed-in. A shame, as rear headroom is relatively plentiful and the rear seat is otherwise very comfortable. The HR-V provides about four inches more rear legroom, a big difference. According to their specs, the JUKE has three inches less rear legroom than the Mazda. In reality, though, I had perhaps an inch more rear knee room, but less rear headroom. The Nissan's rear seat might be slightly more adult-friendly than the Mazda's, but neither is a good choice if people taller than me will be sitting in both rows. see full Mazda CX-3 review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Mazda CX-3
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