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BMW 1-Series (2008) vs. Honda Fit (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 BMW 1-Series and 2012 Honda Fit specs.

2008 BMW 1-Series and 2012 Honda Fit Specifications

Model Year 2008 2012  
Model BMW 1-Series Honda Fit  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 2dr Coupe 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 104.7 in 98.4 in 6.3 in
Length 171.7 in 161.6 in 10.1 in
Width 68.8 in 66.7 in 2.1 in
Height 56.0 in 60.0 in -4 in
Curb Weight 3252 lb. 2496 lb. 756 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.0 gal. 10.6 gal. 3.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.9 in 40.4 in -2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.0 in 52.7 in 1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 51.5 in -51.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.4 in 41.3 in 0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.1 in 39.0 in -1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.4 in 51.3 in 2.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 51.3 in -51.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 32.0 in 34.5 in -2.5 in
Total Legroom 73.4 in (over 2 rows) 75.8 in (over 2 rows) -2.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 10.0 ft3 20.6 ft3 -10.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 10.0 ft3 57.3 ft3 -47.3 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 BMW 1-Series

2008 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Good seats, very adjustable. see full BMW 1-Series review
2008 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Sport seats are great see full BMW 1-Series review
2008 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 2dr Convertible 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Either young children for longer drives or most adults for trips below 30-40 miles each way. Just a "small car" (though with more rear-room that Lexus 250-350 4-door series!). see full BMW 1-Series review
2008 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD
Impractical for adults for anything but short runs see full BMW 1-Series review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Honda Fit

2012 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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