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2014 Fiat 500L and 2017 Mazda Mazda6 Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2017 | |
| Model | Fiat 500L | Mazda Mazda6 | |
| Engine | turbocharged 1.4L I4 OHC-4v 160 hp@5500 184 lb-ft@2500 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 102.8 in | 111.4 in | -8.6 in |
| Length | 167.3 in | 191.5 in | -24.2 in |
| Width | 69.8 in | 72.4 in | -2.6 in |
| Height | 65.7 in | 57.1 in | 8.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3254 lb. | 3250 lb. | 4 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 16.4 gal. | -3.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 38.4 in | 2.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 57.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.9 in | 56.1 in | -1.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 42.2 in | -2.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 37.1 in | 1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 55.5 in | -0.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.4 in | 56.1 in | -6.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 38.7 in | -2 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 80.9 in (over 2 rows) | -4.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 22.4 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.0 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 53.2 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Fiat 500L
| 2014 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 | |
| 2014 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 2014 Fiat 500L
| 2014 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 Mazda6
| 2017 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The Mazda6 has one clear disadvantage compared to the Honda Accord: a much less roomy (if comfortable) rear seat. There are at least three more inches of knee room in the back seat of the Honda, a dramatic difference. Mazda redesigned the Mazda6's front seats for 2018, aiming to make them wider and more comfortable. I found them reasonably comfortable, but not exceptional. The side bolsters are on the small side for a car with some sporting pretensions. see full Mazda Mazda6 review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Mazda Mazda6
| 2017 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2016 | 4dr Sedan 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Why doesn't this vehicle have heated front seats (they only cost a tenner or so at manufacturing time) and why doesn't it have electric front seats with memory (it is particularly annoying to have to try and reset the seat after the garage has had the car and adjusted it to their liking)! Again electric front seats don;t really cost anything much to build in. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
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