Model Year | 2012 | 2013 | |
Model | Honda Fit | Ford Fiesta | |
Engine | 1.5L I4 OHC-4v 117 hp@6600 106 lb-ft@4800 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 120 hp@6350 112 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.4 in | 98.0 in | 0.4 in |
Length | 161.6 in | 160.1 in | 1.5 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 66.8 in | -0.1 in |
Height | 60.0 in | 58.0 in | 2 in |
Curb Weight | 2577 lb. | 2587 lb. | -10 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 11.9 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 39.1 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 52.7 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.5 in | 50.6 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.2 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 37.2 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.3 in | 49.0 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.3 in | 49.2 in | 2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.5 in | 31.2 in | 3.3 in |
Total Legroom | 75.8 in (over 2 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 2.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.6 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 5.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.3 ft3 | 26.0 ft3 | 31.3 ft3 |
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 |
2013 Ford Fiesta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Just as the Ford Fiesta has some clear strengths, it also has some clear weaknesses. Its rear seat, though comfortably positioned well off the floor, is the tightest in the segment. At 5-9, I can barely squeeze behind myself. The Fit's rear seat is far roomier. see full Ford Fiesta review |
2013 Ford Fiesta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 120-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Narrow car with narrow seats. If you are a taller/bigger person, expect that the seats will feel like doll furniture after an hour. see full Ford Fiesta review |