Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Honda Fit | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 99.6 in | 10.2 in |
Length | 188.4 in | 160.0 in | 28.4 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 67.0 in | 8.2 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 60.0 in | 8.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3946 lb. | 2513 lb. | 1433 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 10.6 gal. | 8.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 39.5 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.7 in | 54.8 in | 4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 51.5 in | 5.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.2 in | 41.4 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 37.5 in | 2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.5 in | 52.6 in | 6.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 45.1 in | 11.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 39.3 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.3 in | 0.0 in | 36.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.3 in | 0.0 in | 42.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 29.2 in | 0.0 in | 29.2 in |
Total Legroom | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 80.7 in (over 2 rows) | 30 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.3 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 | -6.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 16.6 | 25.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 95.4 ft3 | 52.7 ft3 | 42.7 ft3 |
2012 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Perfect for two car seats. Really neat trick - the middle seat for the 2nd row rolls up into the center console. I did not remove it nor attempt to sit in it but that does make the 3rd row more likely to be used for those with car seats. I did not attempt to sit in the 3rd row (looked at it before folding into the floor for cargo space for the entire trip) so cannot opine on it. Use at your own risk. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am 6 foot tall, and there is plenty of head and leg room in the driving position. Easy access as well. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2012 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
3rd row seats are useless to me. Too little room for adults. Should have been an option for families with small children. With 3rd row seating, you lose storage space. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review |
2015 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The new Honda Fit's first row has a a few more inches of elbow room than those in the Versa Note and Fiesta. Consequently, it feels like a larger car--unless you also need leg room. Then it's no better than the Nissan. Drivers with long legs will wish the front seat could slide back farther--but this would cramp the magic style of the rear seat. Even drivers of middling height (e.g. me) might find the driver seat uncomfortable. The headrest and non-adjustable lumbar bulge both jut well forward. Depending on your personal size and shape, this might or might not be an issue. Pay close attention before you buy. see full Honda Fit review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Honda Fit.