Model Year | 2012 | 2023 | |
Model | Honda Fit | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 1.5L I4 OHC-4v 117 hp@6600 106 lb-ft@4800 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 187 hp@6100 178 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.4 in | 108.5 in | -10.1 in |
Length | 161.6 in | 183.5 in | -21.9 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 73.4 in | -6.7 in |
Height | 60.0 in | 65.4 in | -5.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2496 lb. | 3373 lb. | -877 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 14.3 gal. | -3.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 39.6 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 57.5 in | -4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.5 in | 54.8 in | -3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.4 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 39.4 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.3 in | 55.6 in | -4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.3 in | 53.4 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.5 in | 41.3 in | -6.8 in |
Total Legroom | 75.8 in (over 2 rows) | 82.7 in (over 2 rows) | -6.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.6 ft3 | 39.6 ft3 | -19 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.3 ft3 | 74.1 ft3 | -16.8 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Kia Sportage.