Model Year | 2014 | 2013 | |
Model | Nissan Rogue | Fiat 500 | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
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Wheelbase | 106.5 in | 90.6 in | 15.9 in |
Length | 182.3 in | 139.6 in | 42.7 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 64.1 in | 8.3 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 59.8 in | 6.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3393 lb. | 2363 lb. | 1030 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 10.5 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 38.9 in | 2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 49.4 in | 7.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 47.9 in | 6.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.0 in | 40.7 in | 2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 35.6 in | 2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 46.4 in | 9.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 42.6 in | 9.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 31.7 in | 6.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 34.6 in | 0.0 in | 34.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 49.3 in | 0.0 in | 49.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.0 in | 0.0 in | 42 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.4 in | 0.0 in | 31.4 in |
Total Legroom | 112.3 in (over 3 rows) | 72.4 in (over 2 rows) | 39.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.4 ft3 | 9.5 ft3 | -0.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 32.0 ft3 | 9.5 | 22.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.0 ft3 | 30.1 ft3 | 39.9 ft3 |
2014 Nissan Rogue Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | Both the Rogue and the Forester have roomy rear seats mounted higher off the floor than most, and thus better suited for adult comfort and non-adult outward visibility. But only the Nissan has air vents back there. The Rogue is also one of the only members of the segment to offer a third-row seat, the others being the Mitsubishi Outlander and the Kia Sorento (which in width and price actually falls between compact and midsize). Unlike in the others, though, you cannot get a third-row seat with the Rogue's top trim level. So you must choose between the third-row seat on the one hand and the SL's additional features (heated leather seats, Bose audio system, forward collision alert, LED headlights) on the other. You also cannot get the third-row seat with the panoramic sunroof. The tested vehicle was the SL, so no third-row seat. Judging from the specs, it should be roomier than that in the Outlander, and about a match for that in the Sorento. Adults might fit in a pinch, but it's probably best to think of the seat as kids-only. Combine this third-row seat availability with the Rogue's EPA ratings, and you have the most fuel-efficient vehicle that can seat seven (but not on leather). see full Nissan Rogue review |
2014 Nissan Rogue Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Rogue SL's leather-trimmed seats appear luxurious, but like those in some other recent Nissans (with the notable exception of the Altima) feel flat and overly firm. The power seat adjustments include height, but not tilt. Mazda has also started deleting the driver seat tilt adjustment, and both automakers deserve to be taken to task for this. Those with upright builds (including me) will find that the Rogue's front seat headrests jut too far forward. The Forester's front seats are more comfortable. see full Nissan Rogue review |
2014 Nissan Rogue Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT AWD |
In previous car, I had problems with leg pain after 2.5 hours. No such problem after multi-hour drives now. Still need an insert for back support. see full Nissan Rogue review |
2013 Fiat 500 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | Few seats fit everyone well. For me, the "sport seats" in the Abarth were short on both lateral and lower back support. The seatback reclines in steps, and none of the detents was quite right. Try to relax, and you'll find that the headrests are hard and uncomfortably shaped. see full Fiat 500 review |
2013 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 |
2012 | 2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great room in front seat, and I'm tall at 6 feet. There are still enough inches above my head to wear a hat. I think the comfortable adjustable seats could accomodate anyone. I bought the cloth seats and I prefer them to the leather seats in my other see full Fiat 500 review |
2012 | 2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Really comfortable driver's seat, but the armrest is annoying. see full Fiat 500 review |
2013 Fiat 500 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2012 | 2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rear seat is pretty small, but no smaller than most little cars. The seats do fold down for cargo. see full Fiat 500 review |
2012 | 2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L 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 Fiat 500 review |
2012 | 2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Forget about the rear seat unless you are carrying around people who really like you, or people with really short legs. There's plenty of room up front, but not so much in the back. I usually leave the seats folded to expand the cargo room. see full Fiat 500 review |
2012 | 2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
if you need to regularly have adults sitting in the rear seat this may not be the car for you. the rear seat is fine for kids or even small adults occasionally. see full Fiat 500 review |