Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Honda Fit | Chevrolet Uplander | |
Engine | 1.5L I4 OHC-4v 117 hp@6600 106 lb-ft@4800 |
3.5L V6 OHV-2v 201 hp@5600 216 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.4 in | 113.0 in | -14.6 in |
Length | 161.6 in | 191.0 in | -29.4 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 72.0 in | -5.3 in |
Height | 60.0 in | 70.5 in | -10.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2496 lb. | 4084 lb. | -1588 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -9.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 39.8 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 59.9 in | -7.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.5 in | 55.8 in | -4.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 39.9 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 38.9 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.3 in | 62.0 in | -10.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.3 in | 63.7 in | -12.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.5 in | 37.5 in | -3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.5 in | -37.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 60.1 in | -60.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.3 in | -48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.3 in | -34.3 in |
Total Legroom | 75.8 in (over 2 rows) | 111.7 in (over 3 rows) | -35.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.6 ft3 | 17.7 ft3 | 2.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 20.6 | 71.0 ft3 | -50.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.3 ft3 | 120.0 ft3 | -62.7 ft3 |
2012 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 |
2012 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 |
2006 Chevrolet Uplander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan 240-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Good for hauling the family and cargo . see full Chevrolet Uplander review |
2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of room, good headroom and legroom see full Chevrolet Uplander review |
2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of adjustment possibilities, and it fits me well - comfortable for long drives see full Chevrolet Uplander review |