Model Year | 2016 | 2009 | |
Model | Fiat 500 | Mazda Mazda6 | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.4L I4 OHC-4v 160 hp@5500 170 lb-ft@2500 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 272 hp@6250 269 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 90.6 in | 109.8 in | -19.2 in |
Length | 139.6 in | 193.7 in | -54.1 in |
Width | 64.1 in | 72.4 in | -8.3 in |
Height | 59.8 in | 57.9 in | 1.9 in |
Curb Weight | 2512 lb. | 3547 lb. | -1035 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.4 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 49.4 in | 57.3 in | -7.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 47.9 in | 55.1 in | -7.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 42.5 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 37.3 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 46.4 in | 56.5 in | -10.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 42.6 in | 55.9 in | -13.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.7 in | 38.0 in | -6.3 in |
Total Legroom | 72.4 in (over 2 rows) | 80.5 in (over 2 rows) | -8.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.5 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 | -7.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 30.1 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 | 13.5 ft3 |
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 |
2009 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
No back pain see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
seats are medicore but with good additional seat support back does not hurt after long drive. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The other big plus is space. I am 6'4" with two sons over six foot tall. Even with me driving, there is enough space behind the drivers seat, and plenty of headroom. For the first time people actually tell me the back seats are comfortable! see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Infinate seat positions see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Being older and larger, the seats are wide enough not to squeeze, or confine me while still supporting me in turns. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
If anybody has any doubts about what is realy the best mid-size family car, just have your teenagers en.joy a few hours in the new 6 see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good space for 2 six footers. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
not enough to stretch your legs and spread out a bit see full Mazda Mazda6 review |