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2008 Volkswagen Passat and 2016 Honda Fit Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2016 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Passat | Honda Fit | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 99.6 in | 7.1 in |
| Length | 188.0 in | 160.0 in | 28 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 67.0 in | 4.7 in |
| Height | 59.7 in | 60.0 in | -0.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3473 lb. | 2513 lb. | 960 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 10.6 gal. | 7.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 39.5 in | -1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 54.8 in | 0.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 51.5 in | -51.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.4 in | 0 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 37.5 in | 1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 52.6 in | 2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 45.1 in | -45.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 39.3 in | -1.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 80.7 in (over 2 rows) | -1.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.8 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 | 19.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.7 ft3 | 52.7 ft3 | 9 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Volkswagen Passat
| 2008 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Passat provided more interior space especially in the rear than the Audi A4 see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Extremely comfortable front drivers seat w/ 12 way electronic adjustment. Able to find perfect driving position. Very little fatigue even after 12 - 14 hours of driving (taking breaks for food / gas of course). Lumbar adjusts both up/down and in/out. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of rear legroom and space for car seats. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Compared to other sporty wagons (BMW, Subaru) the Passat has about 3" more rear leg room - enough to put my full-size parents and/or friends in the back seat without making them do contortions. Easier to get a child in and out of a rear safety seat, too. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This version of the Passat can easily fit 3 across seating in the rear see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
More than large enough for American size bodies! see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Well bolstered seat, best seat heaters I ever had (have had Land Rovers and own a SAAB). see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
larger than chief competitors (BMW 3 series, Audi A4) see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
very restrictive space see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
No thigh support, not as comfortable as my 2000 Passat see full Volkswagen Passat review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Honda Fit
| 2016 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 | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Honda Fit
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Honda Fit.
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