Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | |
Model | Fiat 500 | Mazda Mazda3 | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 157 hp@5500 183 lb-ft@2400 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 90.6 in | 106.3 in | -15.7 in |
Length | 139.6 in | 175.6 in | -36 in |
Width | 64.1 in | 70.7 in | -6.6 in |
Height | 59.8 in | 57.3 in | 2.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2583 lb. | 2999 lb. | -416 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. | -2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 38.6 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 49.4 in | 57.2 in | -7.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 47.9 in | 55.5 in | -7.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 42.2 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 37.6 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 46.4 in | 54.4 in | -8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 42.6 in | 53.5 in | -10.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.7 in | 35.8 in | -4.1 in |
Total Legroom | 72.4 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | -5.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.5 ft3 | 20.2 ft3 | -10.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 30.1 ft3 | 47.1 ft3 | -17 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 |
2015 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Mazda3 also isn't a clear choice if a roomy rear seat is a top priority. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I had little room to spare. The rear seat in the Ford Focus is at least as tight, but has a more comfortably positioned cushion. A Honda Civic, Nissan Sentra, or Toyota Corolla has far more rear seat room. If you like how the Mazda3 looks and drives, but need more rear seat legroom, the Mazda6 offers another three inches for another $2,100 to $3,700 (depending on trim level). see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Mazda Mazda3.