Honda Fit (2008) vs. Ford Fusion (2008) Specs

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2008 Honda Fit and 2008 Ford Fusion Specifications

Model Year	2008	2008
Model	Honda Fit	Ford Fusion
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	96.5 in	107.4 in	-10.9 in
Length	157.4 in	190.2 in	-32.8 in
Width	66.2 in	72.2 in	-6 in
Height	60.0 in	57.2 in	2.8 in
Curb Weight	2432 lb.	3101 lb.	-669 lb.
Fuel Capacity	10.8 gal.	17.5 gal.	-6.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.6 in	38.7 in	1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	52.8 in	57.4 in	-4.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	51.2 in	54.0 in	-2.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.9 in	42.3 in	-0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.6 in	37.8 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	50.6 in	56.5 in	-5.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.0 in	53.6 in	-2.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.7 in	37.0 in	-3.3 in
Total Legroom	75.6 in (over 2 rows)	79.3 in (over 2 rows)	-3.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	21.3 ft³	15.8 ft³	5.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	41.9 ft³	15.8 ft³	26.1 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Honda Fit

2008 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Enough head room for a tall person in front seats. On the Civic, my head was bumping against the visor. However on the FIT the seat height is not adjustable, on the Civic it is. see full Honda Fit review
2009	4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Very roomy and comfortable. see full Honda Fit review
2009	4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD	more than double the amount of cargo space than the yaris or scion,and an amazing amount of leg and head room for back seat passengers-even adults! see full Honda Fit review
2009	4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD	The seats are just more comfortable. see full Honda Fit review
2009	4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Firm, high position, good back support, quality finish. see full Honda Fit review
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	Roomier than I thought for a subcompacy 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	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

2008 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Very good for size of car, but narrow - three across is a squeeze. see full Honda Fit review
2009	4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	There's barely any space in the back for a child. 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
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
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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Ford Fusion

2008 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	Lots of leg room. see full Ford Fusion review
2008	4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic AWD	The power drivers seat makes it easy to find a seating position suitable to any driver. see full Ford Fusion review
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

2008 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	Limited legroom. see full Ford Fusion review
2008	4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	Seat support seemed to break down over the 2 years I drove this vehicle. Window was very high in relation to the seat. see full Ford Fusion review
2008	4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD	not for full size adults, but good for pre-teens see full Ford Fusion review
2008	4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	The roofline should be a few inches higher, and the lower section of the centre stack should be narrower to provide more room for the right knee. see full Ford Fusion review

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