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How big is the back of a Honda Fit with the seats down?

Approximately 52.7 cubic feet (about 1,490 liters) of cargo space when the rear seats are folded flat. Behind the rear seats, the space is about 16.6 cubic feet with the seats up.


The Honda Fit is renowned for its flexible cargo area, thanks to the Magic Seat system, which lets you fold the rear seats to create a flat loading floor or to extend cargo length for tall items. While exact numbers vary slightly by model year and trim, the 2015–2020 Fit sold in North America generally aligns with these benchmarks.


What the numbers mean


Below are the typical cargo-volume figures cited by Honda and automotive reviewers for the Fit in its North American configuration. The values reflect the difference between seats up and seats down.



  • Cargo volume behind the rear seats with the second row upright: 16.6 cubic feet

  • Cargo volume with the rear seats folded down: 52.7 cubic feet

  • Load-floor configuration: 60/40-split rear seat with Magic Seat options that allow flat loading or taller item clearance


In real-world use, these numbers translate to substantial flexibility: you can carry suitcases, groceries, sports gear, or small furniture pieces, depending on how you arrange the seatbacks and the hatch.


Design and dimensions that influence space


The Fit’s interior width between the wheel wells and the height of the load floor affect what fits and how easily it loads. The Magic Seat design prioritizes a low load floor and the ability to flip seats into several configurations to maximize length or height as needed.


Practical takeaways for shoppers


Prospective buyers should consider how often they’ll need to maximize cargo. If you regularly haul long items, the seats-down configuration offers a significant boost in space, but you’ll want to weigh this against the convenience of having standard seating when not loading tall cargo.


Summary


The Honda Fit stands out in the subcompact class for its highly flexible cargo area. With the rear seats folded, it provides about 52.7 cubic feet (≈1,490 liters) of space, while behind the second row it offers roughly 16.6 cubic feet. These figures are typical for the 2015–2020 North American models, though exact numbers can vary by year and trim.

What is the weakness of Honda Fit?


Some Honda Fit vehicles tend to develop driveability issues as early as 50,000 miles due to ignition coil failure. This is a widely reported problem for the 2007 to 2016 model years. Ignition coil failure typically causes issues like loss of power, engine stalling, and stuttering at high speeds.



How big is the Honda Fit trunk with seats down?


52.7 cubic feet
Cargo Volume (rear seats up/down): 16.6/52.7 cubic feet. Headroom (front/rear): 39.5/37.5 inches.



Can you fit a 2x4 in a Honda Fit?


I'll just quickly show how this is done uh you put your back seat down to make it easy. And uh put the front seat all the way flat. Towards the back.



What are the dimensions of the Honda Fit in feet?


The Honda Fit is approximately 13.5 feet long, 5.8 feet wide, and 5.2 feet tall. It has a wheelbase of about 8.4 feet. Dimensions can vary slightly by model year, but these are typical exterior measurements. 
Exterior dimensions

  • Overall Length: ~13.5 ft (~161.6 in to 162.4 in depending on model year) 
  • Overall Width: ~5.8 ft (~67 in to 70 in depending on model year) 
  • Height: ~5.2 ft (~60 in) 
  • Wheelbase: ~8.4 ft (~99.6 in) 

Interior space
  • Cargo Volume: 16.6 cubic feet with seats up and up to 52.7 cubic feet with seats down
  • Seating Capacity: 5 people
  • Turning Circle: 35.1 feet 


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