Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | |
Model | Honda Element | Honda Fit | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 166 hp@5800 160 lb-ft@4000 |
1.5L I4 OHC-4v 117 hp@6600 106 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,576 mm | 2,499 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,300 mm | 4,105 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,816 mm | 1,694 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,788 mm | 1,524 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,555 kg | 1,169 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 40 L | 20 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,100 mm | 1,026 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 1,339 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,397 mm | 1,308 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,041 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 991 mm | -26 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,326 mm | 1,303 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,209 mm | 1,303 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 993 mm | 876 mm | 117 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,035 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,925 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 736 L | 583 L | 153 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,183 L | 1,623 L | 1 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Honda Element.
2013 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The best in this category (when you take into consideration the size of the trunk). see full Honda Fit review |
2013 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seat bottoms are typical Japanese style short bottomed and not conducive to long duration drives. see full Honda Fit review |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
One more thing. Rear seat comfort was obviously not a big selling point, nor a necessary feature. But one piece of it was worse than it had to be: the rear seat headrests. The artful circular shape and limited adjustment made the rear seats even harder to use; the headrest would tend to jab passengers in their spine. A better solution which was more even with the seat back would really have helped here. see full Honda Fit review |