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Hatchbacks Honda Fit Honda Fit v. Nissan Versa
228 messages, Last post on Nov 17, 2009 at 7:19 AM
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What question haven't I answered? The tape measure's on my side. Or are you disputing that? David
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Replying to: bikedorian (Jul 16, 2007 7:24 am) You have no experience using the Fit's cargo room. |
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"You have no experience using the Fit's cargo room." You have no clue whether I do or don't. Subjective opinions are nice when presented as such. But that pesky distinction of actual space vs. perceived space just won't go away. If you can't utilize the larger cargo space of the Versa, that's OK. The Fit fits ya better. But your situation isn't everyone's. As I've stated previously, both vehicles have strengths and weaknesses. I think folks are remiss in not exploring both options. I need the additional cargo space of the Versa. I really needed the Matrix for cargo but there were too many other factors that made the Versa a better overall choice. David
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Replying to: bikedorian (Jul 16, 2007 8:36 am) Why don't you tell us all, then, whether you have carried anything in a Fit? It's a very simple question. At minimum, it appears that this simple question is awfully challenging for you to answer in the most straightforward way.
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"At minimum, it appears that this simple question is awfully challenging for you to answer in the most straightforward way." The only way to dispute math (arithmetic) is with math. Once you've taken care of that, which is the only point in contention, we'll address other issues. You want off the hook using prose. I'll stick to the actual numbers. Thanks. David
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Replying to: jacksan1 (Jul 16, 2007 8:47 am) It's very obvious the guy never did haul anything in a Fit. Why drag it out? i owned a 2005 Honda Jazz and it was only the 1.3L and for hauling things it was great! We moved all sorts of things in it. No problem for a tall water cooler in the back seat just lift it up and in it went. You can't lay those down because the freon will leak out. We got a 29" TV in the shipping box into the back with no drama it was a Sanyo. The Fit can haul a LOT of stuff and it's not like you are hauling individual packages of candy. The Fit can haul real stuff as long as you plan ahead. If you really need to haul more than a Fit then you really need a truck or an SUV. In our case we'd have used a Multicab for a bed delivery because it's a 3cyl pickup truck type vehicle as well as a lot of other things depending on body style. But a Bed is very high and long. But normal stuff the Fit works for most stuff. I still am wary of Nissans reliability as it's sketchy at times. The Versa might be good. I never even sat in one. But I do know the Fit and I do know that guy and his tape measure never used one to haul anything. Lots of things fit that you think won't and some things that should don't. Moving stuff is weird that way. |
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Replying to: bikedorian (Jul 16, 2007 9:49 am) The dimensions are not in question here. The question is the spatial usability of the given dimensions. Is a kitchen that is 200 sq.ft in size always more usable than the one that is 150? My answer to this question would be: "I don't know until I see both kitchens" because the shape and layout of each kitchen makes a huge difference. At any rate, I am done with this discussion. I will now let everyone else who is reading these recent postings between us decide whether you are making a fair comparison between the Versa and the Fit and their respective cargo room. |
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"I will now let everyone else who is reading these recent postings between us decide whether you are making a fair comparison between the Versa and the Fit and their respective cargo room." Good idea. That's what I've been advocating from the start. If cargo capacity is the only criteria, neither the Fit or the Versa in going to be the winner. I've never said a bad thing about the Fit. It's a nice car at a good price (MSRP). David |
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For what it's worth, this morning I folded down one rear seat in my Versa and got a full sized upright bass in the car with the hatch closed and two passengers. Not sure I'd want to take a 500 mile trip under those conditions  I've been driving Sentras and Altimas for quite a while and the Versa is the first vehicle I've had in a long time that I could get anything THAT big inside of. Just to give you and idea of the size.. 
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In my opinion, the Fit wins in reliability (I trust Honda over Nissan reliability any day), driving experience (steering, handling), and cargo space (my friend has a Versa, and there was no way he was able to put the cargo I had behind the 2nd row of my Fit behind the 2nd row of the Versa...it's good that the Versa has a bigger 2nd row, since your passengers may end up with a suitcase on their lap! And all of this in a smaller package than the Versa, which gives me more space in my garage. And consistly high 30s highway MPG and mid-30s mixed city/hwy mpg. That being said, the driving position isn't for everyone, so make sure you do plenty of test drives. The Versa was easier for me to get into a more comfortable position, but the Fit's position wasn't bad for me, and the other attributes of the Fit were more important to me than a slightly more comfortable driving position. |
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