Model Year | 2014 | 2013 | |
Model | Dodge Dart | Honda Fit | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@6400 148 lb-ft@4600 |
1.5L I4 OHC-4v 117 hp@6600 106 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 98.4 in | 8 in |
Length | 183.9 in | 161.6 in | 22.3 in |
Width | 72.0 in | 66.7 in | 5.3 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 60.0 in | -2.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3242 lb. | 2496 lb. | 746 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 10.6 gal. | 5.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 40.4 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.2 in | 52.7 in | 5.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 51.5 in | 3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.3 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 39.0 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 51.3 in | 4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 51.3 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.3 in | 34.5 in | 0.8 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 75.8 in (over 2 rows) | 1.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 20.6 ft3 | -7.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.1 ft3 | 57.3 ft3 | -44.2 ft3 |
2014 Dodge Dart Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Dart's generous size pays few dividends in its back seat, where legroom, though a bit more abundant than in the Focus, is in shorter supply than inside some other smaller, lighter competitors. The average adult will fit behind the average adult with a little room to spare. The seat itself isn't quite as comfortable as the higher, larger, better-shaped cushion in the Focus. see full Dodge Dart review |
2014 Dodge Dart Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 160hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Seats are comfortable for long periods even in the base Aero. Various models have different headrest designs, some better and worse. Nice ergonomics, generally. see full Dodge Dart review |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very large backseat for class. see full Dodge Dart review |
2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 160hp 1.4L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
There is plenty enough room for me. My 6'5" friend is comfortable sitting in my Dart and says there is more leg and head room than his Corvette. I'd say this is a big plus for perspective buyers. see full Dodge Dart review |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable seats in the Rallye package. see full Dodge Dart review |
2013 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 |
2013 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 |