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2012 Honda Fit and 2015 Fiat 500L Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
| Model | Honda Fit | Fiat 500L | |
| Engine | 1.5L I4 OHC-4v 117 hp@6600 106 lb-ft@4800 |
turbocharged 1.4L I4 OHC-4v 160 hp@5500 184 lb-ft@2500 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 98.4 in | 102.8 in | -4.4 in |
| Length | 161.6 in | 167.3 in | -5.7 in |
| Width | 66.7 in | 69.8 in | -3.1 in |
| Height | 60.0 in | 65.7 in | -5.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 2577 lb. | 3254 lb. | -677 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 13.2 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 40.7 in | -0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 57.3 in | -4.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.5 in | 54.9 in | -3.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.0 in | 1.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 38.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.3 in | 54.6 in | -3.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.3 in | 49.4 in | 1.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.5 in | 36.7 in | -2.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 75.8 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | -0.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.6 ft3 | 22.4 ft3 | -1.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.3 ft3 | 68.0 ft3 | -10.7 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Honda Fit
| 2012 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The best in this category (when you take into consideration the size of the trunk). see full Honda Fit review |
| 2012 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seat bottoms are typical Japanese style short bottomed and not conducive to long duration drives. see full Honda Fit review |
| 2013 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
One more thing. Rear seat comfort was obviously not a big selling point, nor a necessary feature. But one piece of it was worse than it had to be: the rear seat headrests. The artful circular shape and limited adjustment made the rear seats even harder to use; the headrest would tend to jab passengers in their spine. A better solution which was more even with the seat back would really have helped here. see full Honda Fit review |
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 |
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