Model Year | 2015 | 2007 | |
Model | Fiat 500 | Mazda Mazda6 | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.4L I4 OHC-4v 160 hp@5500 170 lb-ft@2500 |
turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5500 280 lb-ft@3000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 90.6 in | 105.3 in | -14.7 in |
Length | 139.6 in | 186.8 in | -47.2 in |
Width | 64.1 in | 70.1 in | -6 in |
Height | 59.8 in | 56.7 in | 3.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2512 lb. | 3697 lb. | -1185 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.5 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -7.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 38.7 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 49.4 in | 56.1 in | -6.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 47.9 in | 54.7 in | -6.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 42.3 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 36.7 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 46.4 in | 54.9 in | -8.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 42.6 in | 54.1 in | -11.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.7 in | 36.5 in | -4.8 in |
Total Legroom | 72.4 in (over 2 rows) | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | -6.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.5 ft3 | 22.0 ft3 | -12.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 30.1 ft3 | 58.7 ft3 | -28.6 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 |
2007 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
It took a while for me to adjust the seat properly, but after I did, I have to say the seating position and comfort rivaled many European sedans I have driven. I was not used to this level of comfort from an Asian-designed automobile. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2007 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
front seat is designed to short for taller people. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
For short trips the Speed6 is fine. Longer than 2 hours in the car kills my back. Maybe the seats are cheaper in the Sport vs. the GT. Fortunately I've only taken 1 or 2 very long trips in it. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
Too small for adults. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |