| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
| Model | Volvo S80 | Honda Fit | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 111.6 in | 98.4 in | 13.2 in |
| Length | 191.0 in | 161.6 in | 29.4 in |
| Width | 73.3 in | 66.7 in | 6.6 in |
| Height | 58.8 in | 60.0 in | -1.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3800 lb. | 2496 lb. | 1304 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 10.6 gal. | 7.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 40.4 in | -2.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 52.7 in | 4.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 51.5 in | 3.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 39.0 in | -0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 51.3 in | 5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 51.3 in | 3.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 34.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 75.8 in (over 2 rows) | 1.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.9 ft3 | 20.6 ft3 | -5.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.9 ft3 | 57.3 ft3 | -42.4 ft3 |
| 2008 Volvo S80 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good support for my back. see full Volvo S80 review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Had heard that the seats of the car were amongst the most comfortable and they really are. Not to mention the adaptability to body contour, especially as I am on the bit healthier side. The control panel layout and other gadgets are aesthetically laid out see full Volvo S80 review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Excellent lumbar support and almost infinate power adjustments help my probelms with episodic low back pain. see full Volvo S80 review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seats are like sitting in a lazy boy. So comfortable on long trips and just a dream to drive. see full Volvo S80 review |
| 2012 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 |
| 2012 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 |