Model Year | 2012 | 2013 | |
Model | Honda CR-V | Ford Fiesta | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 185 hp@7000 163 lb-ft@4400 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 120 hp@6350 112 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 98.0 in | 5.1 in |
Length | 178.3 in | 160.1 in | 18.2 in |
Width | 71.6 in | 66.8 in | 4.8 in |
Height | 64.7 in | 58.0 in | 6.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3305 lb. | 2537 lb. | 768 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 3.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 39.1 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.6 in | 52.7 in | 5.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 50.6 in | 3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.2 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 37.2 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 49.0 in | 7.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 49.2 in | 3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 31.2 in | 7.1 in |
Total Legroom | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 6.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 37.2 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 21.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.9 ft3 | 26.0 ft3 | 44.9 ft3 |
2012 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | Though a column-mounted shifter and a minivan-like walk through to the second row went away with the third-generation CR-V, Honda's compact crossover retains an interior that puts roominess and functionality ahead of sportiness. Thanks to an open design with a relatively compact instrument panel and center console, both rows feel even roomier than the class-leading (or close to it) specs suggest. Though the second-row seat is mounted too low to provide adults with much thigh support, the floor back there remains hump-free. see full Honda CR-V review |
2012 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Front seats very comfortable and roomy. They almost appear too wide, and I wish they had more lateral support. Very useable center console with a flat top. see full Honda CR-V review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
I sometimes have elderly passengers. They do not have to squirm to get in or do calesthenics to get out. see full Honda CR-V review |
2013 Ford Fiesta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Just as the Ford Fiesta has some clear strengths, it also has some clear weaknesses. Its rear seat, though comfortably positioned well off the floor, is the tightest in the segment. At 5-9, I can barely squeeze behind myself. The Fit's rear seat is far roomier. see full Ford Fiesta review |
2013 Ford Fiesta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 120-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Narrow car with narrow seats. If you are a taller/bigger person, expect that the seats will feel like doll furniture after an hour. see full Ford Fiesta review |