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Can the IKEA KARLBY countertop in the 98-inch size, which measures 98 inches long × 25 5/8 inches deep × 1 1/2 inches [Removed] thick,[Added] thick (approximately 249 × 65 × 3.8 cm), fit inside a third-generation (2016) Honda Fit?
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Can the IKEA KARLBY countertop in the 98-inch size, which measures 98 inches long × 25 5/8 inches deep × 1 1/2 inches thick (approximately 249 × 65 × 3.8 cm), fit inside a third-generation (2016) Honda Fit?
Selected record: karlby-98-2026-10-19-first-pass:140. Full attempt history · 1 records.
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Categorically says it cannot fit regardless of orientation or folded seats, based on claimed cargo-length and diagonal limits; not merely a hatch-closure or safe-driving qualification.
Literal evidence from this attempt
**Short answer: No – the 98‑inch KARLBY countertop will not fit in a 2016 Honda Fit.**
Exact final answer
**Short answer: No – the 98‑inch KARLBY countertop will not fit in a 2016 Honda Fit.**
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### Why it won’t fit
| Item | Dimensions (inches) | Approx. metric |
|------|---------------------|----------------|
| **IKEA KARLBY (98‑in size)** | Length × Depth × Thickness = **98 × 25 5/8 × 1 1/2** | 249 × 65 × 3.8 cm |
| **2016 Honda Fit cargo area (rear seats folded flat)** | Length × Width × Height ≈ **58.5 × 36.5 × 31.5** | 1486 × 927 × 800 mm |
| **Honda Fit wheelbase (distance between front & rear axles)** | ~99.7 in | 2532 mm |
* **Length mismatch:** Even with the rear seats folded down, the usable cargo length is only about **58.5 in** (≈1.5 m). The KARLBY is **98 in** long—roughly **1.7 times longer** than the available cargo space.
* **Diagonal check:** The longest straight line you could possibly fit inside the cargo bay is the diagonal of the rectangular space when the seats are down:
\[
\sqrt{58.5^2 + 36.5^2 + 31.5^2} \approx 75.8\text{ in}
\]
This is still **~22 in short** of the 98‑inch countertop.
* **Standing it up:** If you tried to stand the slab on its 25 5/8‑in side, the required interior height would be 98 in, but the Fit’s cabin height is only about 60 in (152 cm). So vertical placement is impossible.
* **Removing seats:** The Fit’s rear seats are bolted in place and not designed to be removed for cargo. Even if you could take them out, the interior length from dashboard to rear hatch is limited by the wheelbase (~99.7 in) and the front seats, leaving far less than 98 in of usable space.
### Practical considerations
* **Volume vs. shape:** The Fit’s trunk holds about **16.9 cu ft** (≈479 L). The KARLBY slab’s volume is roughly **3.7 cu ft**, so volume alone isn’t the limiting factor—shape and length are.
* **Real‑world transport:** Many owners transport long items (e.g., 8‑ft lumber) by folding the rear seats and angling the material, but the maximum length they can accommodate is still around 60 in. A 98‑in board exceeds that by a wide margin.
### What you could do instead
* **Rent a moving van or truck** – most rental cargo vans have interior lengths of 100 in or more.
* **Use a larger vehicle** – an SUV, crossover, or pickup truck with a longer cargo area.
* **Have IKEA deliver the countertop** – IKEA offers home delivery for large items, which is the intended method for this size.
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**Bottom line:** The 2016 Honda Fit’s cargo space is simply too short to accommodate a 98‑inch KARLBY countertop, regardless of how you orient or fold the seats. You’ll need a larger vehicle or a delivery service to get the slab home safely.
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