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2020 Toyota Corolla Hatchback and 2015 Fiat 500L Specifications
| Model Year | 2020 | 2015 | |
| Model | Toyota Corolla Hatchback | Fiat 500L | |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 169 hp@6600 151 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 1.4L I4 OHC-4v 160 hp@5500 184 lb-ft@2500 |
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| Transmission | 10-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed automated manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 102.8 in | 1.1 in |
| Length | 172.0 in | 167.3 in | 4.7 in |
| Width | 70.5 in | 69.8 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 65.7 in | -8.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3060 lb. | 3254 lb. | -194 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 0 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 40.7 in | -2.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 57.3 in | -3.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 54.9 in | -1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 40.0 in | 2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.7 in | -1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 54.6 in | -0.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 45.5 in | 49.4 in | -3.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 29.9 in | 36.7 in | -6.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 71.9 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | -4.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.8 ft3 | 22.4 ft3 | -4.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 23.3 ft3 | 68.0 ft3 | -44.7 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2020 Toyota Corolla Hatchback
| 2020 Toyota Corolla Hatchback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The Scion iM / Toyota Corolla iM was engineered primarily for the European market on a totally different platform than the Toyota Corolla sedan. The 2019 Corolla Hatchback shares a new platform with the 2020 Corolla sedan (and with the new Camry and Avalon as well). But it's still a smaller car than the Corolla sedan, with a wheelbase shorter by 2.4 inches. This somehow translates to a foot less rear legroom on the spec sheets, a tremendous difference. Toyota seems to cheat the sedan's legroom specs by a couple of inches--but ten inches is still a huge difference. Is the actual difference this large? I doubt it. The official spec for the Corolla Hatchback, 29.9 inches, is TIGHT, about a half-foot short of what the average adult male needs. There's more space back there than this spec suggests--but not a lot more. At 5-9, I could sit behind myself, but with only a couple of inches between my knees and the front seat. Put someone taller in either row and, well... Aside from the lack of space, the Corolla Hatchback's rear seat cushion is higher offer the floor than the Civic's and provides decent thigh support. On paper, the new Mazda3 offers about five inches more rear legroom than the Toyota. The actual difference is closer to two inches, maybe three. Not huge, but even two inches often could make the difference between people fitting comfortable and not. Starting once again with the spec sheets, the Honda Civic offers an inch more rear legroom than the Mazda. The actual difference seems larger. Another clear win for the Honda, especially compared to the Toyota. Focus on perceived roominess, and this Honda win becomes a rout. Although all of the cars are about equally wide, the Civic has a much wider cabin, especially up front. While the other two cars definitely feel like compacts from the driver seat, the Civic feels nearly as spacious as a midsize car. Here the spec sheet doesn't mislead: Honda claims three more inches of front shoulder room than Toyota does. see full Toyota Corolla Hatchback review | ||
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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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