Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Ford Fusion | Honda Fit | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,728 mm | 2,451 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,831 mm | 3,998 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,834 mm | 1,681 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,453 mm | 1,524 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,407 kg | 1,103 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 66 L | 41 L | 25 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 1,031 mm | 982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,458 mm | 1,341 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,372 mm | 1,300 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 980 mm | -20 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,285 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,361 mm | 1,295 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 940 mm | 856 mm | 84 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,920 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 447 L | 603 L | -156 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.8 | 1,186 L | 14.8 |
2006 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of leg room for tall people see full Ford Fusion review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of leg room and good seats. see full Ford Fusion review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Easy entry, tons of leg room see full Ford Fusion review |
2006 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Angle of rear doors and seat do not work well when trying to get in and out. Worse if using as family car and trying to get child in/out of car seat. see full Ford Fusion review |
2007 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Rear-facing child seat fits inside with room to spare for the front seats. Easier to get in and out of (and get children in and out of) than larger cars due to design of the body and door. 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 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
No dead pedal. Awkward accelerator pedal. see full Honda Fit review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
We don't think there would be room for two rear-facing car seats in the back, and I frequently have to sit in the back to let larger people sit in the front 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 |