Model Year | 2016 | 2010 | |
Model | Honda Fit | Mazda RX-8 | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Coupe | |
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Wheelbase | 99.6 in | 106.4 in | -6.8 in |
Length | 160.0 in | 175.6 in | -15.6 in |
Width | 67.0 in | 69.7 in | -2.7 in |
Height | 60.0 in | 52.8 in | 7.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2513 lb. | 3064 lb. | -551 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 38.2 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 54.8 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.5 in | 53.3 in | -1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.7 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 36.8 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 54.9 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 45.1 in | 48.1 in | -3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 32.2 in | 7.1 in |
Total Legroom | 80.7 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 5.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.6 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 52.7 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 45.1 ft3 |
2016 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The new Honda Fit's first row has a a few more inches of elbow room than those in the Versa Note and Fiesta. Consequently, it feels like a larger car--unless you also need leg room. Then it's no better than the Nissan. Drivers with long legs will wish the front seat could slide back farther--but this would cramp the magic style of the rear seat. Even drivers of middling height (e.g. me) might find the driver seat uncomfortable. The headrest and non-adjustable lumbar bulge both jut well forward. Depending on your personal size and shape, this might or might not be an issue. Pay close attention before you buy. see full Honda Fit review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Honda Fit.
2010 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Very comfortable Recaro seats, even on long drives. Larger people may not be comfortable so beware. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
2009 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Given the RX-8's compact dimensions, you wouldn't expect rear seat space to be a strength. But thanks to clever packaging and a subtly high roofline, there is actually space for real adults in back, provided those up front are short or move their seats up somewhat. With a pair of pickup-like rear-opening "half" rear doors, ingress and egress for rear seat passengers is a snap. For those who want a sports car but have children or need to transport a few friends occassionally, the RX-8 fits the bill nicely. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
2010 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
The R3 Recaro seats had side bolsters that were a bit tight for us. I am below average in size as a male, and my wife is also very small and we found the bolsters cut into our hips far more than was comfortable. The seats are racing oriented only. see full Mazda RX-8 review |