Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Honda Fit | Honda CR-V | |
Engine | 1.5L I4 OHC-4v 117 hp@6600 106 lb-ft@4800 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 166 hp@5800 161 lb-ft@4200 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.4 in | 103.1 in | -4.7 in |
Length | 161.6 in | 177.9 in | -16.3 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 71.6 in | -4.9 in |
Height | 60.0 in | 61.6 in | -1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2577 lb. | 3389 lb. | -812 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 15.3 gal. | -4.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 40.9 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 56.9 in | -4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.5 in | 55.9 in | -4.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.3 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 38.6 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.3 in | 56.0 in | -4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.3 in | 54.6 in | -3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.5 in | 38.5 in | -4 in |
Total Legroom | 75.8 in (over 2 rows) | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | -4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.6 ft3 | 35.7 ft3 | -15.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.3 ft3 | 72.9 ft3 | -15.6 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 |
2009 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
The caravan style arm rests are ugly but extremely comfortable. see full Honda CR-V review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Very comfortable to enter and exit. Very comfortable to sit in for long trips. see full Honda CR-V review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Looking for familly smallish SUV and our other option was a RAV-4, the CR-V felt like it had better hip and leg room in the rear. see full Honda CR-V review |
2009 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
Could not find a comfortable position, even with a power seat. see full Honda CR-V review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Roomy enough, but materials feel cheap. Bench is very thin and hard on long trip. Good leg room, but overall not as nicely done as the VW Tiguan. see full Honda CR-V review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
Seats need another couple of inches of depth to provide anyone over six feet tall with proper thigh support. A little on the firm side after a couple of hours. Could also be improved with better lateral support. Not a deal breaker unless you expect a Volvo type lounger. see full Honda CR-V review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
In typical Japanese Small Car fashion, the front seats have very little thigh support for a 5ft 10inch person. The back support and position can be quite painful over 500 or more miles. This marred the ownership experience see full Honda CR-V review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Headrest could not be adjusted comfortably. see full Honda CR-V review |