Saturn VUE (2008) vs. Honda Fit (2009) Specs

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2008 Saturn VUE and 2009 Honda Fit Specifications

Model Year	2008	2009
Model	Saturn VUE	Honda Fit
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.6 in	98.4 in	8.2 in
Length	180.1 in	161.6 in	18.5 in
Width	72.8 in	66.7 in	6.1 in
Height	67.0 in	60.0 in	7 in
Curb Weight	3825 lb.	2489 lb.	1336 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.0 gal.	10.6 gal.	8.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.2 in	40.4 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.0 in	52.7 in	3.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	52.6 in	51.5 in	1.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.7 in	41.3 in	-0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.3 in	39.0 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.9 in	51.3 in	4.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.9 in	51.3 in	1.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.9 in	34.5 in	2.4 in
Total Legroom	77.6 in (over 2 rows)	75.8 in (over 2 rows)	1.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	26.5 ft³	20.6 ft³	5.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	54.3 ft³	57.3 ft³	-3 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Saturn VUE

2008 Saturn VUE Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed automatic AWD	I am 6ft and my head is not in the roof. see full Saturn VUE review
2008	4dr SUV 257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	More comfortable than the Pacifica i drove for the past 5 years see full Saturn VUE review
2007	4dr SUV 143-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD	There`s LOT`S of head and leg room...enough said! see full Saturn VUE review
2007	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 4-speed automatic FWD	Most space in its class. see full Saturn VUE review
2007	4dr SUV 248-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	very roomy, i dont feel cramped in see full Saturn VUE review
2007	4dr SUV 248-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	You have a lot of space in front seat that you do not feel too tight that you cannot move. It is very rommy and also in the back too. see full Saturn VUE review

2008 Saturn VUE Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV 248-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	Too hard. see full Saturn VUE review
2007	4dr SUV 143-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	It need more lumbar support. see full Saturn VUE review
2007	4dr SUV 248-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Not enough leg room. Back seat is not cushioned sufficiently for comfort. Backseat rest is to upright with minimal adjustments see full Saturn VUE review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Honda Fit

2009 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	This car is HUGE inside...truly some amazing engineering. see full Honda Fit review
2010	4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Magic seats provide a lot of vertical space in the rear. see full Honda Fit review
2009	4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD	The seats are just more comfortable. see full Honda Fit review
2009	4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Enough head room for a tall person in front seats. On the Civic, my head was bumping against the visor. However on the FIT the seat height is not adjustable, on the Civic it is. see full Honda Fit review
2009	4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD	more than double the amount of cargo space than the yaris or scion,and an amazing amount of leg and head room for back seat passengers-even adults! see full Honda Fit review
2009	4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Very roomy and comfortable. see full Honda Fit review
2009	4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Firm, high position, good back support, quality finish. see full Honda Fit review
2008	4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Works for me, this is personal see full Honda Fit review

2009 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	little lumbar support see full Honda Fit review
2010	4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Seats were hard and uncomfortable. I would not want to take this car on a long trip. see full Honda Fit review
2010	4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The front seats are very uncomfortable. I would not enjoy taking the Fit on a long drive. The uncomfortable front seats cancel out how amazing the magic seats in back are. see full Honda Fit review
2010	4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The bench seat is a bit uncomfortable and 2 adults and a booster seat is only really workable for short trips. Leg room is pretty small for big passangers. see full Honda Fit review
2009	4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Very good for size of car, but narrow - three across is a squeeze. see full Honda Fit review
2009	4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	There's barely any space in the back for a child. 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
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	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

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