| Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
| Model | Ford Explorer | Honda Fit | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,888 mm | 2,499 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,912 mm | 4,105 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,872 mm | 1,694 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,849 mm | 1,524 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 2,014 kg | 1,129 kg | 1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 85 L | 40 L | 45 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,026 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,499 mm | 1,339 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,308 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 991 mm | -8 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,496 mm | 1,303 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,303 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 876 mm | 61 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 950 mm | 0 mm | 950 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,349 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,151 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 886 mm | 0 mm | 886 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,925 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 385 L | 583 L | -198 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,243 L | 20.6 | -19.6 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,370 L | 1,623 L | 1 L |
| 2007 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Have driven from Maryland to Florida and back a couple of times, as well as 3-4 hours trips routinely. Seats are comfortable with no backache and don't have to stop every couple of hours due to fatigue. Could drive and be comfortable all day long. see full Ford Explorer review |
| 2011 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 2011 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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 |
little lumbar support see full Honda Fit review |