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2012 Honda Fit and 2009 Ford Focus Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
| Model | Honda Fit | Ford Focus | |
| Engine | 1.5L I4 OHC-4v 117 hp@6600 106 lb-ft@4800 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 140 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4250 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 98.4 in | 102.9 in | -4.5 in |
| Length | 161.6 in | 175.0 in | -13.4 in |
| Width | 66.7 in | 66.7 in | 0 in |
| Height | 60.0 in | 58.6 in | 1.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 2496 lb. | 2645 lb. | -149 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 13.5 gal. | -2.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 39.2 in | 1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 53.5 in | -0.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.5 in | 50.4 in | 1.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.7 in | -0.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 38.3 in | 0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.3 in | 53.7 in | -2.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.3 in | 50.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.5 in | 36.1 in | -1.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 75.8 in (over 2 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | -2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.6 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 6.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.3 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 43.5 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Honda Fit
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Ford Focus
| 2009 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I am ranking the driver's seat high in comfort even though 10 minutes is not enough to be sure. The seat has a lot of adjustability, including height. It feels like sitting on a platform rather than a hammock. The seat felt supportive without being hard. I can imagine it would allow for long distance travel in comfort. see full Ford Focus review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Head room was great and the seat adjusted vertically with an easy to use lever. see full Ford Focus review |
| 2009 | 2dr Coupe 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
2 door is easy to get in and out of. The leather seating option makes for a comfortable ride especially for such a small car. see full Ford Focus review |
| 2009 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It's tight in the back. Entry and egress are a bit cumbersome in particular for the feet. My shoe size is 9.5. see full Ford Focus review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Air conditioner doesn't cool car. see full Ford Focus review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Like sitting on concrete. One minor positive was that the lumbar support was decent, but overall lacking in comfort. see full Ford Focus review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
No rear armrest. Only one cupholder. see full Ford Focus review |
| 2009 | 2dr Coupe 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Limited space for larger passengers. see full Ford Focus review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Due to the lack of rear seat room, you must slide the front seats forward to prevent a child from kicking their feet on the back of the seats. Only a booster seat with the front seats forward will minimize this problem. see full Ford Focus review |
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