Model Year | 2016 | 2012 | |
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 |
2012 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
I am six feet tall with a long torso and legs, so I usually have the seat pretty far back. With the front seat in a comfortable position, the rear seats have plenty of leg and head room for adults, even more so for my kids. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |