Model Year | 2013 | 2012 | |
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 | 2,499 mm | 1,867 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 4,105 mm | 2,695 mm | 2 mm |
Width | 1,694 mm | 1,560 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,524 mm | 1,542 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,169 kg | 820 kg | -819 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 40 L | 33 L | 7 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 1,008 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,339 mm | 1,219 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,308 mm | 1,153 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 0 mm | 991 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,303 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,303 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 876 mm | 0 mm | 876 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,925 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,046 mm (over 1 row) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 583 L | 340 L | 243 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,623 L | 12.0 | -11 L |
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 |
2012 smart fortwo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 2dr Convertible 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD |
I'm 6'3'' 280 lbs, and this car has plenty of room. It is easier to get in and out of than any full size sedan I have driven. It sits upright like an SUV, but it is not so tall that you have to climb in. see full smart fortwo review |