Model Year | 2013 | 2006 | |
Model | Honda Fit | Jeep Liberty | |
Engine | 1.5L I4 OHC-4v 117 hp@6600 106 lb-ft@4800 |
3.7L V6 OHC-2v 210 hp@5200 235 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.4 in | 104.3 in | -5.9 in |
Length | 161.6 in | 174.4 in | -12.8 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 71.6 in | -4.9 in |
Height | 60.0 in | 71.9 in | -11.9 in |
Curb Weight | 2496 lb. | 3821 lb. | -1325 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -9.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 40.7 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 56.5 in | -3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.5 in | 57.0 in | -5.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.8 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 42.1 in | -3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.3 in | 56.5 in | -5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.3 in | 47.4 in | 3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.5 in | 37.2 in | -2.7 in |
Total Legroom | 75.8 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | -2.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.6 ft3 | 29.0 ft3 | -8.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.3 ft3 | 69.0 ft3 | -11.7 ft3 |
2013 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 |
2013 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 Jeep Liberty Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 160hp 2.8L I4 Diesel 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Fits our kids. see full Jeep Liberty review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
fullypowered front seat. gives you perfect control over your position as a driver see full Jeep Liberty review |