Model Year | 2015 | 2009 | |
Model | Fiat 500 | Mazda Mazda3 | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 90.6 in | 103.9 in | -13.3 in |
Length | 139.6 in | 176.6 in | -37 in |
Width | 64.1 in | 69.1 in | -5 in |
Height | 59.8 in | 57.7 in | 2.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2366 lb. | 2808 lb. | -442 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.1 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 49.4 in | 54.9 in | -5.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 47.9 in | 54.9 in | -7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 41.9 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 38.4 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 46.4 in | 54.0 in | -7.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 42.6 in | 53.9 in | -11.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.7 in | 36.3 in | -4.6 in |
Total Legroom | 72.4 in (over 2 rows) | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | -5.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.5 ft3 | 17.1 ft3 | -7.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 30.1 ft3 | 43.8 ft3 | -13.7 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 |
2009 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 167-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Tilt and telescopic wheel plus the adjustments with the drivers seat had me in a very good/comfortable driving position. Being comfortable allows me to concentrate on the drive ahead instead of being distracted by squirming around in the seat. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 167-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Being a 5 door hatch, there is plenty of room back for 2 full size adults or 3 kids/teenagers. The versatility of the hatch makes it feel like a Mini SUV. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 167-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable and form fitting. My butt and back feel supported. Leg room is great. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
2009 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Kids easily able to get in/out of back (4-doors) and often able to take co-workers to lunch (both of which is much more of a hassle with 2-doors). see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of leg room even with the seat all the way back see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
2009 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 167-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat space can be tight see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Not enough comfort-room for my son (which meant that the Mazda failed the test). see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tight and uncomfortable as are most other cars in this class. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Too cramped for an adult see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Well, when the front seats are back, there is little leg room in the back seat -- to be expected in a compact. But, the rear seats are very comfortable and can handle a wider person. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
good for a small child, but i would not want to ride back there for long see full Mazda Mazda3 review |