Model Year | 2013 | 2014 | |
Model | Honda Fit | Lexus GS | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,499 mm | 2,850 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,105 mm | 4,844 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,694 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,524 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,132 kg | 1,721 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 40 L | 66 L | -26 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 965 mm | -964 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,339 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,308 mm | 1,384 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 960 mm | 31 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,303 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,303 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 876 mm | 935 mm | -59 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,925 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,009 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 583 L | 405 L | 178 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,623 L | 14.3 | -13.3 L |
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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