Model Year | 2015 | 2016 | |
Model | Fiat 500 | Mazda CX-5 | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.4L I4 OHC-4v 135 hp@5500 150 lb-ft@2500 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 90.6 in | 106.3 in | -15.7 in |
Length | 139.6 in | 179.3 in | -39.7 in |
Width | 64.1 in | 72.4 in | -8.3 in |
Height | 59.8 in | 65.7 in | -5.9 in |
Curb Weight | 2505 lb. | 3433 lb. | -928 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.5 gal. | 14.8 gal. | -4.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 40.1 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 49.4 in | 57.5 in | -8.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 47.9 in | 55.2 in | -7.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 41.0 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 39.0 in | -3.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 46.4 in | 55.5 in | -9.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 42.6 in | 53.7 in | -11.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.7 in | 39.3 in | -7.6 in |
Total Legroom | 72.4 in (over 2 rows) | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | -7.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.5 ft3 | 34.1 ft3 | -24.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 30.1 ft3 | 64.8 ft3 | -34.7 ft3 |
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 |
2016 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
There's enough room for four adults inside the Mazda CX-5. But the Honda CR-V and some others are considerably roomier. Want an occasional third-row seat? While Nissan and Volkswagen offer one in their compact crossovers, Mazda does not. see full Mazda CX-5 review |
2016 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 4dr SUV 184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Soon after I bought the Mazda, I did an 8 hour trip in it. I found the seat comfort to be most satisfactory. I had no trouble finding a comfortable driving position using the power seat, and, the lumbar support. see full Mazda CX-5 review |