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Honda Fit Specs at TrueDelta: Powertrains and tires by trim level (2008)

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Honda Fit specs.

2008 Honda Fit Specs - Exterior and Interior Dimensions

Body 4dr Hatch
Wheelbase 96.5 in
Length 157.4 in
Width 66.2 in
Height 60.0 in
Curb Weight 2471 lb.
Fuel Capacity 10.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 52.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1 51.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.9 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 50.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 51.0 in
Legroom, Row 2 33.7 in
Total Legroom 75.6 in (over 2 rows)
Cargo Volume, Minimum 21.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 41.9 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Honda Fit

2008 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Enough head room for a tall person in front seats. On the Civic, my head was bumping against the visor. However on the FIT the seat height is *not* adjustable, on the Civic it is. see full Honda Fit review
2009 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Very roomy and comfortable. see full Honda Fit review
2009 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD
more than double the amount of cargo space than the yaris or scion,and an amazing amount of leg and head room for back seat passengers-even adults! see full Honda Fit review
2009 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD
The seats are just more comfortable. see full Honda Fit review
2009 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Firm, high position, good back support, quality finish. see full Honda Fit review
2008 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Works for me, this is personal see full Honda Fit review
2007 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Roomier than I thought for a subcompacy see full Honda Fit review
2007 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Two large adults fit well see full Honda Fit review
2007 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
so spacious,i like the compartement in the dashboard,in front of the transmission lever. see full Honda Fit review
2007 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
so spacious.indeed. see full Honda Fit review
2008 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Very good for size of car, but narrow - three across is a squeeze. see full Honda Fit review
2009 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
There's barely any space in the back for a child. see full Honda Fit review
2008 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Zero lumbar support results in a sore back on longer trips. see full Honda Fit review
2008 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Small. Ok for 2 kids but not adequate for 3. (or at least my 3...) see full Honda Fit review
2008 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Smaller than the Scion xB. see full Honda Fit review
2008 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD
No seat height adjustment makes my bad back scream on longer drives. No lumbar support. see full Honda Fit review
2008 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD
The seats are reasonably comfortable but there is insufficient lumbar support. If you are middle-aged or older and have lower back trouble you may be uncomfortable on drives over 1-2 hours. There is no height adjustment for the drivers seat. see full Honda Fit review
2007 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Driver armrest is uncomfortable. lack of an inside arm rest see full Honda Fit review
2007 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Plain and simply uncomfortable see full Honda Fit review
2007 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Too small for passengers see full Honda Fit review
 

2008 Honda Fit 4-door Hatch Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes

Trim Base Sport
Standard Engine 1.5L I4
OHC-4v
109 hp@5800
105 lb-ft@4800
1.5L I4
OHC-4v
109 hp@5800
105 lb-ft@4800
Standard Transmission5-speed manual5-speed manual
Optional Transmission(s)5-speed automatic5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
Standard DrivetrainFWDFWD
Standard Tires175/65R14 tires195/55HR15 tires

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Powertrain of the 2008 Honda Fit

2008 Honda Fit Powertrain: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD
A little more powerful than the Yaris see full Honda Fit review
2009 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
It is really reliable. see full Honda Fit review
2009 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD
shifting and clutch response far superior than yaris, slightly better than Xd.Much more pep than yaris,and better handling than yaris or Xd. see full Honda Fit review
2009 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
The engine is very rev-happy and is up quite a bit to over 120hp as opposed to the pathetic 104hp of the previous model. V-Tec engages very positively and offers a noticeable improvement in acceleration. see full Honda Fit review
2009 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The engine is smooth and peppy. The transmission is pretty well sorted, save for some unusual 1st gear start jerkiness (light throttle helps). The paddle shifters are a fun novelty. see full Honda Fit review
2008 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD
VTEC is fantastic, engine is smooth and powerful. see full Honda Fit review
2008 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD
The car is peppy and fun to drive. see full Honda Fit review
2008 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Can rev it high. 5-spd has short, accurate throws. see full Honda Fit review
2007 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD
For 109hp gets going from a stop very quickly. Power continues to feel stronger till 500rpm before redline. Even if car has 5 people higher revs DO deliver enough push. Gearing favours performance/city driving and minimises downshifts on highways. see full Honda Fit review
2007 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Peppy, responsive, see full Honda Fit review
2008 Honda Fit Powertrain: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD
greatly underpowered when carrying anything more than driver and one passenger. see full Honda Fit review
2009 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Very underpowered with any added weight beyond driver + passenger. see full Honda Fit review
2009 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The 117bhp version is extremely under-powered. It's hard to maintain highway speeds at reasonable rpm's with 3 people of average weight in the car. The acceleration feels sluggish and throttle feels unresponsive at times. see full Honda Fit review
2008 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Had to really punch it to get on the highway. see full Honda Fit review
2008 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD
130 HP would probably be just right, not much torque, even with that it does go pretty good. see full Honda Fit review
2008 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Could use more power. Could also use a 6th gear. Engine gets thrashy when revved. 5sp shifter is excellent, knotchy and precise. see full Honda Fit review
2008 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD
I wish my fit had a 6th gear. It revs in the 3000rpm range on the highway, and I wish it didn't. A taller final drive with a 6mt would be nice. Mostly it's a city runabout and perfect for that. see full Honda Fit review
2007 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I drove an automatic. The acceleration to 50 mph felt sluggish almost all the way, yet shifts were happening around 4500 RPM. Throttle response when cruising was very sluggish. I grew up driving air-cooled Volkswagens, at least they respond (if gently). see full Honda Fit review
2007 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD
little torque. must really rev up the engine to get good performance see full Honda Fit review
2007 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
dislike the cvt see full Honda Fit review
 

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2008 Honda Fit MSRP and Invoice Prices

Body Trim Base Price Invoice Destination
4dr Hatch Base 13,950 13,468 670
4dr Hatch Sport 15,270 14,735 670

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