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2012 Lexus RX and 2014 Fiat 500 Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2014 | |
| Model | Lexus RX | Fiat 500 | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 275 hp@6200 257 lb-ft@4700 |
turbocharged 1.4L I4 OHC-4v 160 hp@5500 170 lb-ft@2500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 90.6 in | 17.3 in |
| Length | 187.8 in | 139.6 in | 48.2 in |
| Width | 74.2 in | 64.1 in | 10.1 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 59.8 in | 6.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4178 lb. | 2533 lb. | 1645 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 10.5 gal. | 8.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 38.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 49.4 in | 8.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 47.9 in | 7.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 40.7 in | 2.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 35.6 in | 2.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 46.4 in | 11.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 42.6 in | 11.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 31.7 in | 5.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 72.4 in (over 2 rows) | 7.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 40.0 ft3 | 9.5 ft3 | 30.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.3 ft3 | 30.1 ft3 | 50.2 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Lexus RX
| 2012 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2013 | Lexus have also tended to be more comfortable than competitors. The front seats in the RX are generously sized and very comfortably shaped. They're softer than those in competitors (the Cadillac SRX's buckets are borderline hard), yet are properly supportive. Though the side bolsters aren't large--only the upholstery, black with white perforations, differs from the regular RX 350--lateral support is sufficient for how the Lexus asks to be driven (we'll get to this). see full Lexus RX review | |
| 2012 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| Probably because they were designed to fold in a single step to form a nearly flat floor, the 40-20-40 rear seats in the RX 350 aren't nearly as comfortable as the front seats. Passengers have plenty of room, but the seat cushion is too low to provide adults with thigh support and the seat back is too flat. The rear seat in the SRX isn't as roomy, and isn't much more comfortable. But I'd much rather spend time in the back seat of some other competitors. see full Lexus RX review | ||
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Fiat 500
| 2014 Fiat 500 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
I like to drive small cars, but I am a large man. (6'3" and about 290lbs.) I love the seating position of the Fiat, as it sits higher, so I don't have to bend down as far to get in, as on the Mini Cooper or the Miatas I used to drive. The driving position is more upright, which I find more comfortable as well. The base model (Pop) seats are comfortable, though I would like to have the leather seats of the "Lounge" model. Ride quality is very good. There is no harshness and I easily rate it better than the Honda Civic I traded for it (2006) and many other, larger cars I drove. It is also one of the quieter cars I've owned. see full Fiat 500 review |
| 2013 | 2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat very nice for money.. see full Fiat 500 review |
| 2014 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 |
| 2013 | 2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
As previously mentioned, I would not want to use my rear seat on a regular basis. It is tight in back, and I think of it as emergency seating. see full Fiat 500 review |
| 2013 | 2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Yeah, don't try to ride in the back if you are as big as me. But my kids 8 & 11 fit just fine. My family of 4 has taken the Fiat on several small family trips. I wouldn't drive with them more than a couple of hours each way, as they start to get antsy, but the kids love the car for short trips. see full Fiat 500 review |
| 2013 | 2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rear seat is what it is..Small but bigger then you think.. I'm 5'9 and there is still leg room behind me..But for any real distance I would think it's better for kids.. This isn't really a "Con" as your buyig a small car for fun and mileage not leg room... You think this is small try a mini-Cooper back seat see full Fiat 500 review |
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