Honda Fit (2008) vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring (2009) Specs

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2008 Honda Fit and 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring Specifications

Model Year	2008	2009
Model	Honda Fit	Hyundai Elantra Touring
Engine	1.5L I4 OHC-4v 109 hp@5800 105 lb-ft@4800	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 141 hp@6000 137 lb-ft@4600
Transmission	5-speed automatic	4-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	96.5 in	106.3 in	-9.8 in
Length	157.4 in	176.2 in	-18.8 in
Width	66.2 in	69.5 in	-3.3 in
Height	60.0 in	59.8 in	0.2 in
Curb Weight	2471 lb.	2969 lb.	-498 lb.
Fuel Capacity	10.8 gal.	14.0 gal.	-3.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.6 in	40.0 in	0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	52.8 in	55.4 in	-2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	51.2 in	53.9 in	-2.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.9 in	43.5 in	-1.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.6 in	39.4 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	50.6 in	54.7 in	-4.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.0 in	52.6 in	-1.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.7 in	36.4 in	-2.7 in
Total Legroom	75.6 in (over 2 rows)	79.9 in (over 2 rows)	-4.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	21.3 ft³	24.3 ft³	-3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	41.9 ft³	65.3 ft³	-23.4 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 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring

2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Seats are comfortable, adjustable, and sit high to give the driver and passenger a good view of the road ahead, and are wide and not narrow like you find in the competition. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review
2010	4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	no other small car provides rear passenger comfort like the Hyundai Elantra Touring. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review
2009	4dr Wagon 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	The Front Seats have plenty of room, I am 6'4"and find there is a lot of room. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review
2009	4dr Wagon 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Being quite a tall guy one of my favourite tests is to set the front seat in my position and then get in the back seat. In the touring I have at least 4" of knee room. Great for long trips. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review

2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Wagon 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Seats are comfortable but do not hold you in position during aggressive driving see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review

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