Model Year | 2014 | 2007 | |
Model | Honda Fit | Nissan Quest | |
Engine | Electric 123 hp 189 lb-ft |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 235 hp@5800 240 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 1-speed automatic | 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 | 4008 lb. | 4291 lb. | -283 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 |
2014 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | The new Honda Fit's first row has a a few more inches of elbow room than those in the Versa Note and Fiesta. Consequently, it feels like a larger car--unless you also need leg room. Then it's no better than the Nissan. Drivers with long legs will wish the front seat could slide back farther--but this would cramp the magic style of the rear seat. Even drivers of middling height (e.g. me) might find the driver seat uncomfortable. The headrest and non-adjustable lumbar bulge both jut well forward. Depending on your personal size and shape, this might or might not be an issue. Pay close attention before you buy. see full Honda Fit review |
2014 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 |
2014 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 |
2007 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 |
2007 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 |