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P1 · Inches + centimeters
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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:035. Full attempt history · 1 records.
AI-assisted review
Clearly affirmative with diagonal loading and seat adjustments, but later says the hatch likely will not close and recommends partly open transport.
Literal evidence from this attempt
**Yes, it can fit, but just barely, and you will have to make some careful adjustments.**
Exact final answer
**Yes, it can fit, but just barely, and you will have to make some careful adjustments.**
Here is the breakdown of why it works and how you will need to load it into a 2016 (Third-Generation) Honda Fit:
### The Measurements
* **The Countertop:** 98” L x 25 5/8” W x 1 1/2” H (Weight: ~48 lbs / 22 kg)
* **The Honda Fit (Gen 3):** With the front passenger seat pushed all the way forward and reclined flat, you have roughly **96 to 100 inches** of diagonal length from the very bottom of the front passenger footwell up to the inside of the rear hatch.
### How to Fit It:
1. **Prep the Cabin:** Push the front passenger seat as far forward as it will go and recline the backrest as flat as possible. Remove any headrests if they get in the way.
2. **Fold the Rear Seats:** Fold the "Magic Seats" flat into the floor in the rear.
3. **Loading Angle:** You will need to slide the countertop in diagonally. Put one end down into the front passenger footwell/dash area, and the other end will rest near the rear hatch opening.
4. **Protect the Interior:** The KARLBY is heavy and wrapped in cardboard/plastic. Because it will likely rest against your dashboard or glove box, put a blanket or towel down first to prevent scratching your car's interior.
5. **Hatch Closure:** Because 98 inches is right at the absolute limit of the Fit's interior capacity, **your rear hatch will likely not close completely.** Bring some bungee cords or tie-down straps to secure the trunk/hatch in a semi-open position for the drive home, and make sure you turn off the interior lights so the battery doesn't drain.
### Pro-Tip:
If you are buying it at IKEA, **do not unpack it in the parking lot** to try to make it fit better. Leave it in its original factory cardboard box—it makes sliding it into the car much easier and protects the edges from getting dinged against your door frames and seatbelts.
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