Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Volvo V70 | Honda Fit | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.8 in | 98.4 in | 12.4 in |
Length | 189.9 in | 161.6 in | 28.3 in |
Width | 73.3 in | 66.7 in | 6.6 in |
Height | 60.9 in | 60.0 in | 0.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3527 lb. | 2489 lb. | 1038 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 10.6 gal. | 7.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 40.4 in | -1.6 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 | 38.6 in | 39.0 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 51.3 in | 5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 51.3 in | 3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 34.5 in | 0.1 in |
Total Legroom | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 75.8 in (over 2 rows) | 0.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.3 ft3 | 20.6 ft3 | 12.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.1 ft3 | 57.3 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 |
2009 Volvo V70 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I can sit on this chair for many hours without any problems see full Volvo V70 review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Have driven 12 hours/trip and seating comfortable, a stress free and comfortable drive/ see full Volvo V70 review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
as above see full Volvo V70 review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
great comfort if you have passengers, passengers very complimentary/ see full Volvo V70 review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
We spent five days of driving in the car in August and the seats remained comfortable for all 4,000 miles. see full Volvo V70 review |
2011 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
2011 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
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 |
little lumbar support see full Honda Fit review |