Jeep Patriot (2009) vs. Honda Fit (2007) Specs

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2009 Jeep Patriot and 2007 Honda Fit Specifications

Model Year	2009	2007
Model	Jeep Patriot	Honda Fit
Engine	2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 172 hp@6000 165 lb-ft@4400	1.5L I4 OHC-4v 109 hp@5800 105 lb-ft@4800
Transmission	6-speed shiftable CVT	5-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.7 in	96.5 in	7.2 in
Length	173.6 in	157.4 in	16.2 in
Width	69.1 in	66.2 in	2.9 in
Height	64.4 in	60.0 in	4.4 in
Curb Weight	3190 lb.	2432 lb.	758 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.6 gal.	10.8 gal.	2.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.0 in	40.6 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.6 in	52.8 in	1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	52.3 in	51.2 in	1.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.6 in	41.9 in	-1.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.3 in	38.6 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.0 in	50.6 in	3.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.0 in	51.0 in	0 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.4 in	33.7 in	5.7 in
Total Legroom	80 in (over 2 rows)	75.6 in (over 2 rows)	4.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.0 ft³	21.3 ft³	1.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	54.2 ft³	41.9 ft³	12.3 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Jeep Patriot

2009 Jeep Patriot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	lots of legroom see full Jeep Patriot review
2009	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	tall driver 6" 6" many other vehicles simply undriveable see full Jeep Patriot review
2008	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	Plenty of head/leg room; vehicle definitely feels larger on the inside than it looks from the outside. see full Jeep Patriot review
2008	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	The front seats are simply comfortable; the back seats not so much. see full Jeep Patriot review
2008	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD	Adults will find the back seats of the Patriot comfortable. Let a kid sit in the middle. see full Jeep Patriot review
2008	4dr SUV 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	lot of front room see full Jeep Patriot review
2008	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	Its comfortable on long trips see full Jeep Patriot review
2008	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	Plenty of space for taller people. Not cramped like most compact SUVs. see full Jeep Patriot review
2008	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	Support, not hard, just plain comfortable see full Jeep Patriot review
2008	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	Supportive and roomy. I can drive for hours without fatigue. see full Jeep Patriot review

2009 Jeep Patriot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD	Slim on the rear seat room. see full Jeep Patriot review
2008	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	Seat is a little high hard back there, and front seat backs have no pockets. see full Jeep Patriot review

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

2007 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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

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