Everything is different from the Sims 2 in this game; the create-a-sims is a 3-D model of Sims that can be modified. They can be changed in a whole different way you have more choices than what was available in the Sims 2. This opens the door to creating completely unique Sims with, height, weight, hair, and clothing.
In addition to this, individual fitness bars have been added to adjust the Sims weight and muscle. Sims now have the capacity to become extremely obese, or extremely muscular. Sims simply had 3 levels of fitness and fatness. The player can now choose their Sims' favorite color, music type, food, etc; this option is not available in The Sims 2.
Players can personalize much more about their Sims, such as changing body shapes as they could with faces in The Sims 2. Arm and legs are separate so players can create Sims with fat bodies and thin arms. Players can choose specific Asian and African models as well. Clothes are also customizable from Create A Sims, players can change the color of a certain piece of clothes or use their own patterns; shoes are separate and players can also have their Sims run barefoot.