Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Honda Fit | Kia Rondo | |
Engine | 1.5L I4 OHC-4v 117 hp@6600 106 lb-ft@4800 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 169 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.4 in | 106.3 in | -7.9 in |
Length | 161.6 in | 179.0 in | -17.4 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 71.7 in | -5 in |
Height | 60.0 in | 67.7 in | -7.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2496 lb. | 3333 lb. | -837 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 15.8 gal. | -5.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 41.6 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 0.0 in | 52.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.5 in | 54.6 in | -3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.3 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 41.6 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.3 in | 0.0 in | 51.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.3 in | 53.9 in | -2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.5 in | 38.2 in | -3.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.1 in | -35.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.3 in | -40.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.3 in | -31.3 in |
Total Legroom | 75.8 in (over 2 rows) | 110.8 in (over 3 rows) | -35 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.6 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 | 14.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 20.6 | 31.7 ft3 | -11.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.3 ft3 | 74.0 ft3 | -16.7 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 Kia Rondo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 182-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tall large people can sit in the second row with more comfort as they can in the front seats of our Honda Civic or Sebring convertible. Third row is not bad for short trips for adults and children would be good for longer trips. see full Kia Rondo review |