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2015 Fiat 500L and 2017 Mazda CX-3 Specifications
| Model Year | 2015 | 2017 | |
| Model | Fiat 500L | Mazda CX-3 | |
| Engine | turbocharged 1.4L I4 OHC-4v 160 hp@5500 184 lb-ft@2500 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 146 hp@6000 146 lb-ft@2800 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 102.8 in | 101.2 in | 1.6 in |
| Length | 167.3 in | 168.3 in | -1 in |
| Width | 69.8 in | 69.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 65.7 in | 60.7 in | 5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3254 lb. | 2809 lb. | 445 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 38.4 in | 2.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 53.5 in | 3.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.9 in | 52.3 in | 2.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 41.7 in | -1.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 37.2 in | 1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 50.4 in | 4.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.4 in | 49.0 in | 0.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 35.0 in | 1.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 22.4 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | 10 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.0 ft3 | 44.5 ft3 | 23.5 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Fiat 500L
| 2015 Fiat 500L Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2014 | The front seats in the 500 (no L) aren't my favorite aspect of the car (to put it lightly). Those in the 500L are totally different. They're not luxurious. They're not sporty. But they're firm without being overly firm and the way the seatback angles forward from its midpoint provides excellent mid-back support. A power lumbar adjuster is available, but the tested car lacked this feature and I didn't miss it. The Soul's front seats are flatter, firmer, lacking in lumbar support, and generally much less comfortable. see full Fiat 500L review | |
| 2015 Fiat 500L Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The 500L's rear seat, which slides and reclines, is mounted very high off the floor, and consequently provides better thigh support than most. Slide it all the way back, and legroom is plentiful (if still not as plentiful as in the Kia). But combine the high cushion with the optional panoramic sunroof, and even though I'm only 5-9 my scalp nearly touched the headliner. Anyone who intends to carry people over 5-10 in the back seat best skip the sunroof. Without it the 500L has much more rear headroom. see full Fiat 500L review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Fiat 500L
| 2015 Fiat 500L Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 160hp 1.4L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
This isn't a problem for me exactly, but I've noticed other reviewers have mentioned it. The front seats are firm and I've been told that the seat fabric in some of the other models can be a bit slick. It took me a few days to get fully accustomed to the seats and find the position that works best for me. I like the firmness because it gives extra support. It's certainly something you'll want to pay attention to when you test drive it. see full Fiat 500L review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Mazda CX-3
| 2017 Mazda CX-3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2016 | The CX-3's driving position is very good, more car-like even than the HR-V's. The view forward is open. The view rearward, not so much, as the racy styling yields rear windows that are quite a bit smaller than the front ones. To help compensate, the outside mirrors are large plus blind sport warning is standard on the Touring and Grand Touring. The CX-3's driver seat is very comfortable and provides good lateral support in turns. The cloth center pocket is cushy without being mushy. Unlike in the HR-V and some others, the headrest does not jut uncomfortably far forward. But the lumbar bulge is not adjustable. As is, it fit my back well, but many people will wish for more of a bulge. The HR-V's also non-adjustable lumbar bulge was too pronounced for my taste. The JUKE's seats are comfortable, but for effective side bolsters (and then some) you must step up to the NISMO. Worth noting for those of you who get your coffee to go: the cup holders are located beneath the armrest (optional on the Sport, standard on the others). If you want to use them, then you can't use the armrest. see full Mazda CX-3 review | |
| 2017 Mazda CX-3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| For people who have no interest in a manual transmission (the great majority), the Mazda CX-3's largest shortcoming is a rear seat that is tight even by small car standards. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my knees pressed lightly against the front seat backs. I wasn't uncomfortable, but felt a little closed-in. A shame, as rear headroom is relatively plentiful and the rear seat is otherwise very comfortable. The HR-V provides about four inches more rear legroom, a big difference. According to their specs, the JUKE has three inches less rear legroom than the Mazda. In reality, though, I had perhaps an inch more rear knee room, but less rear headroom. The Nissan's rear seat might be slightly more adult-friendly than the Mazda's, but neither is a good choice if people taller than me will be sitting in both rows. see full Mazda CX-3 review | ||
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