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Model Year | 2015 | 2009 | |
Model | Fiat 500L | Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.4L I4 OHC-4v 160 hp@5500 184 lb-ft@2500 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 239 hp@5200 278 lb-ft@3700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.8 in | 105.9 in | -3.1 in |
Length | 167.3 in | 183.9 in | -16.6 in |
Width | 69.8 in | 74.6 in | -4.8 in |
Height | 65.7 in | 70.9 in | -5.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3251 lb. | 4050 lb. | -799 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -5.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 41.3 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 58.4 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.9 in | 55.4 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 41.9 in | -1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 40.3 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 53.9 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.4 in | 51.0 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 31.3 in | 5.4 in |
Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 73.2 in (over 2 rows) | 3.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 22.4 ft3 | 27.9 ft3 | -5.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.0 ft3 | 66.8 ft3 | 1.2 ft3 |
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 |
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 |
2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 259-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD w/low range |
Rear seats are cramped. Access is awful, with strange half-doors that require front doors to be open before they can be opened. see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Too stiff and too upright with no adjustments see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Adults do not fit well in the back seat comfortably, and the rear access doors, while a cool design, lack functionality(no handle to release the door except on the inside) see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |