Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Honda Fit | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 2,499 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,526 mm | 4,105 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,816 mm | 1,694 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,417 mm | 1,524 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,570 kg | 1,129 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 40 L | 20 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 978 mm | 1,026 mm | 977 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,339 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,308 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,054 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 991 mm | -26 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,303 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,303 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 876 mm | 3 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,933 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,925 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 702 L | 583 L | 119 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,642 L | 1,623 L | 0 L |
2009 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Relatively small back seat room. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 414-horsepower 4.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Power seats are very comfortable, even for long hauls. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2008 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Sport seats fit me exceptionally well. Plush enough for the wife to enjoy a long drive. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I found the sport package seats comfortable see full BMW 3-Series review |
2009 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
tight and not too useful a space see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat room not as expansive as competitors. Trunk capacity could be better. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Tight for large people. Fine for kids. Smaller than a G37, much smaller than a Maxima. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 414-horsepower 4.0L V8 7-speed automated manual RWD |
Wish the rear seats had 1" more legroom. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Limited for adults see full BMW 3-Series review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
With a 6-foot driver, rear seat room is barely adequate for adults, for short trips. This is typical for this car segment, though. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2009 | 0 | Not much room in rear see if driver is 6 feet tall see full BMW 3-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
A bit small for me, both in the seat and in the cabin in general. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2008 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
2 small for adults over 6 ft see full BMW 3-Series review |
2008 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
It has a back seat, but unless it is a short trip it is very tight for adults. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2009 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This car is HUGE inside...truly some amazing engineering. see full Honda Fit review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Magic seats provide a lot of vertical space in the rear. 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 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 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 shiftable automatic FWD |
Very roomy and 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 |
2009 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
little lumbar support see full Honda Fit review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats were hard and uncomfortable. I would not want to take this car on a long trip. see full Honda Fit review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seats are very uncomfortable. I would not enjoy taking the Fit on a long drive. The uncomfortable front seats cancel out how amazing the magic seats in back are. see full Honda Fit review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The bench seat is a bit uncomfortable and 2 adults and a booster seat is only really workable for short trips. Leg room is pretty small for big passangers. see full Honda Fit review |
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 |
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 |