Honda Fit (2009) vs. Nissan Versa (2012) Specs

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2009 Honda Fit and 2012 Nissan Versa Specifications

Model Year	2009	2012
Model	Honda Fit	Nissan Versa
Engine	1.5L I4 OHC-4v 117 hp@6600 106 lb-ft@4800	1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 122 hp@5200 127 lb-ft@4800
Transmission	5-speed automatic	4-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	98.4 in	102.4 in	-4 in
Length	161.6 in	169.1 in	-7.5 in
Width	66.7 in	66.7 in	0 in
Height	60.0 in	60.4 in	-0.4 in
Curb Weight	2575 lb.	2751 lb.	-176 lb.
Fuel Capacity	10.6 gal.	13.2 gal.	-2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.4 in	40.6 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	52.7 in	53.5 in	-0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	51.5 in	48.8 in	2.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	41.4 in	-0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.0 in	38.3 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	51.3 in	50.7 in	0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.3 in	47.2 in	4.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.5 in	38.0 in	-3.5 in
Total Legroom	75.8 in (over 2 rows)	79.4 in (over 2 rows)	-3.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	20.6 ft³	17.8 ft³	2.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	57.3 ft³	50.4 ft³	6.9 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Honda Fit

2009 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	This car is HUGE inside...truly some amazing engineering. see full Honda Fit review
2010	4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Magic seats provide a lot of vertical space in the rear. 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 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 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 shiftable automatic FWD	Very roomy and 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

2009 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	little lumbar support see full Honda Fit review
2010	4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Seats were hard and uncomfortable. I would not want to take this car on a long trip. see full Honda Fit review
2010	4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The front seats are very uncomfortable. I would not enjoy taking the Fit on a long drive. The uncomfortable front seats cancel out how amazing the magic seats in back are. see full Honda Fit review
2010	4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The bench seat is a bit uncomfortable and 2 adults and a booster seat is only really workable for short trips. Leg room is pretty small for big passangers. see full Honda Fit review
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	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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Nissan Versa

2012 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Sedan 109-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Even with the front seats slid all the way back, this car still has more room than almost any other car -- almost as much room as a BMW 780IL. see full Nissan Versa review
2012	4dr Sedan 109-horsepower 1.6L I4 CVT FWD	Only subcompact we test drove that could actually fit four adults. More rear leg room than many midsize cars. see full Nissan Versa review
2011	4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD	The seats were ample, and well supported. In my last two cars (a Corolla and a Legacy) I needed a lumbar cushion, but not in the Versa. The seat bottoms also supported my thighs for enough of their length for comfort. see full Nissan Versa review

2012 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Sedan 109-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD	When I bought the car, I laid the seat down all the way to make sure it would be comfortable enough to nap on. �It is, but it's slightly more comfortable if the car is parked on an incline because the seat doesn't quite go down completely flat... although come to think of it I haven't tried raising the seat height with the lever then setting the seat back. �Anyway, the passenger side doesn't have a seat height adjustment lever and it doesn't quite make a 180% flat angle either. see full Nissan Versa review

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