| Model Year | 2009 | 2020 | |
| Model | BMW 5-Series | Honda Fit | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 113.6 in | 99.6 in | 14 in |
| Length | 191.2 in | 161.4 in | 29.8 in |
| Width | 72.7 in | 67.0 in | 5.7 in |
| Height | 58.7 in | 60.0 in | -1.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3659 lb. | 2522 lb. | 1137 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 10.6 gal. | 7.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 39.5 in | -1.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 54.8 in | 2.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 51.5 in | -51.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 41.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 52.6 in | 4.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 45.1 in | -45.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 39.3 in | -3.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 80.7 in (over 2 rows) | -3.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.6 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 | 1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.3 ft3 | 52.7 ft3 | 5.6 ft3 |
| 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Honda Fit.