Model Year | 2010 | 2013 | |
Model | Jeep Patriot | Honda Fit | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 172 hp@6000 165 lb-ft@4400 |
1.5L I4 OHC-4v 117 hp@6600 106 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 98.4 in | 5.3 in |
Length | 173.6 in | 161.6 in | 12 in |
Width | 69.1 in | 66.7 in | 2.4 in |
Height | 64.4 in | 60.0 in | 4.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3190 lb. | 2496 lb. | 694 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.6 gal. | 10.6 gal. | 3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 40.4 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 52.7 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 51.5 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.3 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 39.0 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 51.3 in | 2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.0 in | 51.3 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 34.5 in | 4.9 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 75.8 in (over 2 rows) | 4.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.0 ft3 | 20.6 ft3 | 2.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.2 ft3 | 57.3 ft3 | -3.1 ft3 |
2010 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 |
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 |