Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
Model | Honda Fit | smart fortwo | |
Engine | 1.5L I4 OHC-4v 117 hp@6600 106 lb-ft@4800 |
1.0L I3 DOHC-4v 70 hp@5800 68 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.4 in | 73.5 in | 24.9 in |
Length | 161.6 in | 106.1 in | 55.5 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 61.4 in | 5.3 in |
Height | 60.0 in | 60.7 in | -0.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2577 lb. | 1808 lb. | 769 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 8.7 gal. | 1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 39.7 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 48.0 in | 4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.5 in | 45.4 in | 6.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.2 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 0.0 in | 39 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.3 in | 0.0 in | 51.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.3 in | 0.0 in | 51.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.5 in | 0.0 in | 34.5 in |
Total Legroom | 75.8 in (over 2 rows) | 41.2 in (over 1 rows) | 34.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.6 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 8.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.3 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 45.3 ft3 |
2012 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 |
2012 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 smart fortwo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD |
comfortable driving position. see full smart fortwo review |
2009 | 2dr Convertible 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD |
Roomy, sits high see full smart fortwo review |
2009 | 2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD |
firm and supportive as needed, minimal seat fatigue on long drives see full smart fortwo review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD |
plenty of room for two adults see full smart fortwo review |
2008 | 2dr Convertible 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD |
Makes you feel as though you are riding in a full size car. see full smart fortwo review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD |
bigger than it looks, no aches and pains even after a long drive see full smart fortwo review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD |
With a bad back it is very easy to get into and out of the car. Very roomy when compared to other vehicles in the same class, whether two or four passenger. see full smart fortwo review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD |
Have driven on a number of 350 mile trips each way on the Interstae and found the ride comfortable. Around town it holds its own, except on very rough roads. see full smart fortwo review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD |
Me and hubby are big people both over 6 ft tall and we are both comfortable in the seats. I actually have to move the seat forward to reach pedals. see full smart fortwo review |
2008 | 2dr Convertible 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD |
Lots of room see full smart fortwo review |
2008 smart fortwo Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Convertible 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD |
There is no rear seat. Fortwo mean for 2 people. No surprises. see full smart fortwo review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD |
there are no rear seats see full smart fortwo review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD |
Ah, there is no rear seat? see full smart fortwo review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD |
Does not exist see full smart fortwo review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD |
There is no rear seat. This is okay with me. But for someone looking for a family vehicle this could be a downside. I mostly see it as an excuse to not have to cart others around. see full smart fortwo review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD |
Well there is no rear seat to start with. But this could have been a better designed flip down tray design for groceries and other items. see full smart fortwo review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD |
There is no rear seat see full smart fortwo review |