Model Year | 2013 | 2016 | |
Model | Honda Fit | Honda HR-V | |
Engine | 1.5L I4 OHC-4v 117 hp@6600 106 lb-ft@4800 |
1.8L I4 OHC-4v 141 hp@6500 127 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.4 in | 102.8 in | -4.4 in |
Length | 161.6 in | 169.1 in | -7.5 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 69.8 in | -3.1 in |
Height | 60.0 in | 63.2 in | -3.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2577 lb. | 2902 lb. | -325 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 13.2 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 39.5 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 56.8 in | -4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.5 in | 53.1 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.2 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 38.3 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.3 in | 54.5 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.3 in | 47.4 in | 3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.5 in | 39.3 in | -4.8 in |
Total Legroom | 75.8 in (over 2 rows) | 80.5 in (over 2 rows) | -4.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.6 ft3 | 24.3 ft3 | -3.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.3 ft3 | 58.8 ft3 | -1.5 ft3 |
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 |
2016 Honda HR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2016 | Also like the Fit, the Honda HR-V leads its class in rear seat spaciousness. with a large-sedan-like 39.3 inches of legroom to the Chevrolet Trax's still adult-worthy 35.7. Rear headroom is ample in both pint-sized crossovers. Given the ability to carry four adults with room to spare, it's no surprise that many people are deciding that they don't need a larger vehicle. see full Honda HR-V review |
2016 Honda HR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
I hear more complaints about uncomfortable seats from Honda owners than from those of any other brand. The seats in compact Hondas also happen to be among my least favorite. Those in the HR-V, like the similar seats in the Fit, have a headrest and fixed lumbar bulge that jut too far forward for my personal build. The Trax seats also have a somewhat intrusive headrest, but a power-adjustable lumbar bulge. Try either out extensively before you buy to avoid an unpleasant surprise after the fact. see full Honda HR-V review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Honda HR-V.