Model Year | 2013 | 2014 | |
Model | Honda Fit | Lexus GS | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.4 in | 112.2 in | -13.8 in |
Length | 161.6 in | 190.7 in | -29.1 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 72.4 in | -5.7 in |
Height | 60.0 in | 57.3 in | 2.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2496 lb. | 3795 lb. | -1299 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 17.4 gal. | -6.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 38.0 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 57.3 in | -4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.5 in | 54.5 in | -3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.3 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 37.8 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.3 in | 55.7 in | -4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.3 in | 54.1 in | -2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.5 in | 36.8 in | -2.3 in |
Total Legroom | 75.8 in (over 2 rows) | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | -3.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.6 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | 6.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.3 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | 43 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 |
2014 Lexus GS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | The best thing about driving the Lexus GS F Sport two years ago remains the best thing. Its highly adjustable driver seat ranks among the few that are both supportive during aggressive driving and comfortable all the time. Adjustments include bi-level lumber, side bolsters, and thigh support. (Note: You can get the same adjustments on the passenger side, but only with the Luxury Package, not the F Sport.) The Cadillac's seats, while far from punishing, aren't as form-fitting or as comfortable. You also sit lower in the CTS, good for feeling sporty, not so good for seeing out of the car. The larger windows in the Lexus also boost driver confidence. see full Lexus GS review |
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