Model Year | 2009 | 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 |
2009 Lexus GX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
Could use a couple of inches more leg room in the front, and we're only six feet tall. 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 |