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Honda Fit (2007) vs. Subaru Forester (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2007 Honda Fit and 2008 Subaru Forester specs.

2007 Honda Fit and 2008 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year 2007 2008  
Model Honda Fit Subaru Forester  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 96.5 in 99.4 in -2.9 in
Length 157.4 in 176.6 in -19.2 in
Width 66.2 in 68.3 in -2.1 in
Height 60.0 in 65.0 in -5 in
Curb Weight 2432 lb. 3165 lb. -733 lb.
Fuel Capacity 10.8 gal. 15.9 gal. -5.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.6 in 39.8 in 0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 52.8 in 53.5 in -0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 51.2 in 51.6 in -0.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.9 in 43.6 in -1.7 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.6 in 39.7 in -1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 50.6 in 53.6 in -3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 51.0 in 51.6 in -0.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 33.7 in 33.7 in 0 in
Total Legroom 75.6 in (over 2 rows) 77.3 in (over 2 rows) -1.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 21.3 ft3 32.0 ft3 -10.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 41.9 ft3 57.7 ft3 -15.8 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Honda Fit

2007 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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
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
Rear-facing child seat fits inside with room to spare for the front seats. Easier to get in and out of (and get children in and out of) than larger cars due to design of the body and door. 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 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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
2007 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
No dead pedal. Awkward accelerator pedal. see full Honda Fit review
2007 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD
We don't think there would be room for two rear-facing car seats in the back, and I frequently have to sit in the back to let larger people sit in the front 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 Subaru Forester

2008 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
ample rear seat room for car seats and adults alike see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
Pleanty of room for long legs in the rear seat. see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
Rear seat has plenty of leg room, and the roof is high for tall drivers. see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Rear seats are very comfortable, lots of space, excellent for wife and kid. see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Easily fits people over 6 foot in fron with plenty of room in back for passengers - much better than previous generation Forester. see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
Big enough for growing children; enough leg room for tall driver see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
It fits my kids (three) better than 2001 Outback, the rear seat "hump" is less proeminent than in other Subaru models (Outback namely), good hip and shoulder room see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Lost of room for the kids. see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
well padded and shaped, power seat controls allows good positioning. see full Subaru Forester review
2007 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD
easy to find comfortable position; no problems driving over an hour or more; good upright position see full Subaru Forester review
2008 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Great for an average women. Too narrow for fit 6 foot man, especially in the back cushion. see full Subaru Forester review
2007 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD
No thigh or lumbar support, seats hrad, minimal leg room for front passenger see full Subaru Forester review
2007 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD
Not acceptable for an adult in any of the three rear seating positions see full Subaru Forester review
2007 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
Front driver leg room is a little cramped from side to side. see full Subaru Forester review
 
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