Honda Fit (2008) vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class (2008) Specs

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2008 Honda Fit and 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Specifications

Model Year	2008	2008
Model	Honda Fit	Mercedes-Benz R-Class
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	96.5 in	126.6 in	-30.1 in
Length	157.4 in	203.0 in	-45.6 in
Width	66.2 in	75.7 in	-9.5 in
Height	60.0 in	65.4 in	-5.4 in
Curb Weight	2432 lb.	4829 lb.	-2397 lb.
Fuel Capacity	10.8 gal.	25.1 gal.	-14.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.6 in	39.8 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	52.8 in	60.3 in	-7.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	51.2 in	0.0 in	51.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.9 in	39.8 in	2.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.6 in	40.4 in	-1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	50.6 in	59.6 in	-9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.0 in	0.0 in	51 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.7 in	36.2 in	-2.5 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.2 in	-37.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	52.8 in	-52.8 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	32.4 in	-32.4 in
Total Legroom	75.6 in (over 2 rows)	108.4 in (over 3 rows)	-32.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	21.3 ft³	15.3 ft³	6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	21.3	42.2 ft³	-20.9
Cargo Volume, Maximum	41.9 ft³	85.0 ft³	-43.1 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 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class

2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Very roomie see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review
2007	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	3rd row seats are big enough and comfortable enough for an adult. 2nd row seats are the best captain chairs I have ever sat in in a car. Glass roof gives additional room appearance. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review
2007	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Great front view, comfortable seats. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review
2007	4dr SUV 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	There is excellent legroom in the middle and rear seats. All four recline. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review
2007	4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Outstanding room in the second row- tons of leg room. Very comfortable see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review

2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Three different lumbar pumps...don't seem to be very different in what is inflated. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review

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