Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | |
Model | Lexus GX | Honda Fit | |
Engine | 4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 263 hp@5400 323 lb-ft@3400 |
1.5L I4 OHC-4v 117 hp@6600 106 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD w/low range | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 98.4 in | 11.4 in |
Length | 188.2 in | 161.6 in | 26.6 in |
Width | 74.0 in | 66.7 in | 7.3 in |
Height | 74.6 in | 60.0 in | 14.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4871 lb. | 2496 lb. | 2375 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.0 gal. | 10.6 gal. | 12.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 40.4 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 52.7 in | 4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 51.5 in | 3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.3 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 39.0 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 51.3 in | 6.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 51.3 in | 3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 34.5 in | 2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.5 in | 0.0 in | 36.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 56.7 in | 0.0 in | 56.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 56.4 in | 0.0 in | 56.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 24.9 in | 0.0 in | 24.9 in |
Total Legroom | 103.5 in (over 3 rows) | 75.8 in (over 2 rows) | 27.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.2 ft3 | 20.6 ft3 | -7.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.7 ft3 | 20.6 | 29.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 77.5 ft3 | 57.3 ft3 | 20.2 ft3 |
2006 Lexus GX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
It is great for young children, but not very comfortable for adults. It would LEGALLY allow you to drive many people around, but certainly not comfortably in the third row. Third row does NOT allow room even for kids in car seats to have any leg room. see full Lexus GX 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 |