BMW 5-Series (2009) vs. Honda Fit (2008) Specs

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2009 BMW 5-Series and 2008 Honda Fit Specifications

Model Year	2009	2008
Model	BMW 5-Series	Honda Fit
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	113.6 in	96.5 in	17.1 in
Length	191.2 in	157.4 in	33.8 in
Width	72.7 in	66.2 in	6.5 in
Height	58.7 in	60.0 in	-1.3 in
Curb Weight	3659 lb.	2432 lb.	1227 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	10.8 gal.	7.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.6 in	40.6 in	-3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.3 in	52.8 in	4.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	51.2 in	-51.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.5 in	41.9 in	-0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	38.6 in	-1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.2 in	50.6 in	6.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	51.0 in	-51 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.0 in	33.7 in	2.3 in
Total Legroom	77.5 in (over 2 rows)	75.6 in (over 2 rows)	1.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	17.6 ft³	21.3 ft³	-3.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	58.3 ft³	41.9 ft³	16.4 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 BMW 5-Series

2009 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	All I need. see full BMW 5-Series review
2008	4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	The sport seats offer exceptional levels of adjustment. I especially like the extendable leg support and the tilt of the upper back. The lumbar in the sport seats adjusts in up and down as well. see full BMW 5-Series review
2008	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The comfort seat option is to die for. There is NO production automobile mfg that produces a seat that comfortable. see full BMW 5-Series review
2008	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	At 6-foot-6, I have enough legroom. see full BMW 5-Series review
2008	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Twenty-way adjustable seat. see full BMW 5-Series review

2009 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	People 5 foot 3 and above cannot sit comfortably in the back seat on long trips. see full BMW 5-Series review
2010	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Almost limo sized with very comfortable shaping. see full BMW 5-Series review
2008	4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	A little tight in the rear, but it is a mid-size sedan. see full BMW 5-Series review

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

2008 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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

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