Model Year | 2013 | 2008 | |
Model | Honda Fit | Nissan Quest | |
Engine | 1.5L I4 OHC-4v 117 hp@6600 106 lb-ft@4800 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 235 hp@5800 240 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.4 in | 124.0 in | -25.6 in |
Length | 161.6 in | 204.1 in | -42.5 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 77.6 in | -10.9 in |
Height | 60.0 in | 71.9 in | -11.9 in |
Curb Weight | 2496 lb. | 4291 lb. | -1795 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 20.1 gal. | -9.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 41.7 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 63.7 in | -11 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.5 in | 65.6 in | -14.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.7 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 41.7 in | -2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.3 in | 66.2 in | -14.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.3 in | 67.4 in | -16.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.5 in | 42.1 in | -7.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.6 in | -37.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.6 in | -61.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.0 in | -50 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 39.6 in | -39.6 in |
Total Legroom | 75.8 in (over 2 rows) | 123.4 in (over 3 rows) | -47.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.6 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -11.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 20.6 | 87.7 ft3 | -67.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.3 ft3 | 145.7 ft3 | -88.4 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 |
2008 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Superior to other minivans in ease of entry, available legroom, and comfort. see full Nissan Quest review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The bench back seems kinds stiff after sitting in the captains chairs.That is one thing they could improve. see full Nissan Quest review |
2008 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The seat is not as comfortable as Chrysler or Toyota. This is not an issue except for very long trips (6-8 hrs). see full Nissan Quest review |