2019 Honda Fit Sport Review and Comparison
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Date: 2019-05-30
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Comments and reviews: 10
Complex Carbivorous
Im looking to replace my Fiat 500 with a more reliable car, since having transmission problems. I really like my pistachio Fiat 500 adorable looks but Im not finding it in another subcompact with better reliability, they usually have stern/mean looks with dull colors - where do you find the yellow Kia Soul, btw? Im going against the grain for car shopping, the smaller the better, so at first I had my eyes on the Nissan Micra, slightly longer than the Fiat 500, but has an outdated 4 speed automatic, just like the Yaris and no heated seats to tough Canadian winters. The Kia Rio is at the top of my list with a decent price for the trim that includes sunroof and a lot of other niceties. And the Kia Rio being short (Im 1. 54m) will be no trouble removing the snow, to let the sunlight in through the sunroof for that extra vitamin D during the long winter months. The Kia Soul and the Honda Fit are not off the list yet, with the Soul having higher seat position and reliability and the Honda Fits fuel economy, although the sunroof would be too costly in both cars. Hopefully, Ill get to test ride these 3 cars and find out which one fulfills my Goldilocks list of being just right for me; o)I already have a Bionx e-bike and would have opted for the Soul EV, if not for the hefty price. This review helped me a lot
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Im looking to replace my Fiat 500 with a more reliable car, since having transmission problems. I really like my pistachio Fiat 500 adorable looks but Im not finding it in another subcompact with better reliability, they usually have stern/mean looks with dull colors - where do you find the yellow Kia Soul, btw? Im going against the grain for car shopping, the smaller the better, so at first I had my eyes on the Nissan Micra, slightly longer than the Fiat 500, but has an outdated 4 speed automatic, just like the Yaris and no heated seats to tough Canadian winters. The Kia Rio is at the top of my list with a decent price for the trim that includes sunroof and a lot of other niceties. And the Kia Rio being short (Im 1. 54m) will be no trouble removing the snow, to let the sunlight in through the sunroof for that extra vitamin D during the long winter months. The Kia Soul and the Honda Fit are not off the list yet, with the Soul having higher seat position and reliability and the Honda Fits fuel economy, although the sunroof would be too costly in both cars. Hopefully, Ill get to test ride these 3 cars and find out which one fulfills my Goldilocks list of being just right for me; o)I already have a Bionx e-bike and would have opted for the Soul EV, if not for the hefty price. This review helped me a lot
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Robert Bennett
I have a 2015 FiT stick, and I believe, unscientifically, that I can get better MPG than I would with a CVT. I drive about 28. 5 miles from Westchester county, north of NYC, to JFK airport for my commute. I have gotten 50 MPG by actively engaging the gear box. I do this with safe driving as my basic premise. I use no dangerous hyper miling tactics like coasting through gas station plazas. I play the gears, the brakes, the gas pedal and the hills such that I can maximize my MPG. The 50 MPG has been just a few trips, and it involves significant attention to my driving effort. I do not doubt that under test conditions, the EPA determines that the CVT bests the manual transmission. However, I believe an engaged driver can beat the CVT with a manual if the driver is diligent. My experience with MPG success with the FiT stick speaks to the fact or, rather, my opinion, that drivers are not as attentive to the driving experience in an automatic car. In driving a manual, I am more concerned about keeping a safe distance between me and the cars in front and behind me too. In general, I get 45 MPG on my commute to work. My stick shift fanaticism will end when we are all driving EVs
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I have a 2015 FiT stick, and I believe, unscientifically, that I can get better MPG than I would with a CVT. I drive about 28. 5 miles from Westchester county, north of NYC, to JFK airport for my commute. I have gotten 50 MPG by actively engaging the gear box. I do this with safe driving as my basic premise. I use no dangerous hyper miling tactics like coasting through gas station plazas. I play the gears, the brakes, the gas pedal and the hills such that I can maximize my MPG. The 50 MPG has been just a few trips, and it involves significant attention to my driving effort. I do not doubt that under test conditions, the EPA determines that the CVT bests the manual transmission. However, I believe an engaged driver can beat the CVT with a manual if the driver is diligent. My experience with MPG success with the FiT stick speaks to the fact or, rather, my opinion, that drivers are not as attentive to the driving experience in an automatic car. In driving a manual, I am more concerned about keeping a safe distance between me and the cars in front and behind me too. In general, I get 45 MPG on my commute to work. My stick shift fanaticism will end when we are all driving EVs
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Misnomer Noter
Nice review. Except for changing the seat height, with you in it, power seat adjustments seem awfully silly to me. It takes almost no effort to slide the seat forward- backward, and almost no effort to move the seat-back angle. Why anyone would want an electric motor to help them do this, is beyond me. While the rear seatbacks fold nearly flat, and give lots of room for cargo, the floor of the cargo area is made of some pretty thin cardboard material that flexes under a moderately heavy load. Seems like it could even bend, fold, and crease. The weight of the load is supported by 1. the nice strong sheetmetal under the compact spare tire, 2. the tire itself, 3. a piece of styrene foam sitting on top of the tire, and 4. A piece of cardboard sitting right on top of the styrene foam. A rigid plywood or plastic load floor (like the plastic floor in the Matrix) that is NOT supported by a spare tire and a piece of styrene foam, would have been MUCH better. Get better tires and you will get shorter braking distance and better handling. The manual transmission is really nice but the gear ratios seem too close together.
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Nice review. Except for changing the seat height, with you in it, power seat adjustments seem awfully silly to me. It takes almost no effort to slide the seat forward- backward, and almost no effort to move the seat-back angle. Why anyone would want an electric motor to help them do this, is beyond me. While the rear seatbacks fold nearly flat, and give lots of room for cargo, the floor of the cargo area is made of some pretty thin cardboard material that flexes under a moderately heavy load. Seems like it could even bend, fold, and crease. The weight of the load is supported by 1. the nice strong sheetmetal under the compact spare tire, 2. the tire itself, 3. a piece of styrene foam sitting on top of the tire, and 4. A piece of cardboard sitting right on top of the styrene foam. A rigid plywood or plastic load floor (like the plastic floor in the Matrix) that is NOT supported by a spare tire and a piece of styrene foam, would have been MUCH better. Get better tires and you will get shorter braking distance and better handling. The manual transmission is really nice but the gear ratios seem too close together.
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readyplayer2
I own a 2017 Honda Fit w/ the CVT. I live in a large city with heavy traffic. We average around 31. 5 mpg with the majority of that being city driving. The magic seat is amazing, and weve been impressed at the odd shaped and large items weve been able to squeeze in. The lanewatch camera is amazing, and I use it all the time. What we dont like -- the seat comfort is merely OK. The engine is noisy when accelerating uphill, even with a reasonably light foot. The model year I have does not have a volume knob, and limited wiper speeds (just low, medium, high. The CVT seems a little touchy from a (near) dead stop, like a 4-way stop; it takes a little practice to avoid a slight jerk as you accelerate. Overall, I love it as a excellent city car, but I wish that Honda would produce a more luxurious sub-compact car for us city dwellers, one with significantly more sound insulation, a more refined engine note, auto up/down on all four windows, automatic climate control, etc.
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I own a 2017 Honda Fit w/ the CVT. I live in a large city with heavy traffic. We average around 31. 5 mpg with the majority of that being city driving. The magic seat is amazing, and weve been impressed at the odd shaped and large items weve been able to squeeze in. The lanewatch camera is amazing, and I use it all the time. What we dont like -- the seat comfort is merely OK. The engine is noisy when accelerating uphill, even with a reasonably light foot. The model year I have does not have a volume knob, and limited wiper speeds (just low, medium, high. The CVT seems a little touchy from a (near) dead stop, like a 4-way stop; it takes a little practice to avoid a slight jerk as you accelerate. Overall, I love it as a excellent city car, but I wish that Honda would produce a more luxurious sub-compact car for us city dwellers, one with significantly more sound insulation, a more refined engine note, auto up/down on all four windows, automatic climate control, etc.
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are vee
Thanks for showing the rear hatch area with the seats down and telling us cargo capacity with the seats folded. And for dispensing with the roller bags. However, you should have shown it without you sitting in it. I owned a 2015 Fit and found it a very competent sub-compact. My only complaints were crashy ride over road imperfections, small gas tank and not particularly tight turning radius. Otherwise, it was a fine car and had, by far, the best cargo capacity of any small car Ive seen thanks to those magic seats. Yes, the Soul has more cubic feet, but it feels like a substantially bigger car.
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Thanks for showing the rear hatch area with the seats down and telling us cargo capacity with the seats folded. And for dispensing with the roller bags. However, you should have shown it without you sitting in it. I owned a 2015 Fit and found it a very competent sub-compact. My only complaints were crashy ride over road imperfections, small gas tank and not particularly tight turning radius. Otherwise, it was a fine car and had, by far, the best cargo capacity of any small car Ive seen thanks to those magic seats. Yes, the Soul has more cubic feet, but it feels like a substantially bigger car.
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frank brown
interesting comparison with the Versa--the Versa has more comfortable seats, superior ride quality in terms of soaking up road bumps, handling and steering similar; more roomy interior, less engine noise and a well equipped Versa Sedan costs 3000. 00 (20%) less. I think Alex made a good point, possibly--is the big difference in these cars the feel while in the car, and how one feels about them. The Fit, being 20% more expensive than the Versa is a marginally better overall vehicle.
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interesting comparison with the Versa--the Versa has more comfortable seats, superior ride quality in terms of soaking up road bumps, handling and steering similar; more roomy interior, less engine noise and a well equipped Versa Sedan costs 3000. 00 (20%) less. I think Alex made a good point, possibly--is the big difference in these cars the feel while in the car, and how one feels about them. The Fit, being 20% more expensive than the Versa is a marginally better overall vehicle.
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D LG
I owned a Fit about 10 years ago and absolutely loved it. I sold mine because I also had a truck that I use for weekend excursions and I didnt want to maintain 2 vehicles any longer. but Ive regretted selling it ever since. As someone who likes a sporty driving experience, the Fit fit my driving style perfectly. It really is a joy to drive. If youre looking for a commuter vehicle that offers excellent fuel economy, can fit anywhere and is fun to drive, you cant beat the Fit.
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I owned a Fit about 10 years ago and absolutely loved it. I sold mine because I also had a truck that I use for weekend excursions and I didnt want to maintain 2 vehicles any longer. but Ive regretted selling it ever since. As someone who likes a sporty driving experience, the Fit fit my driving style perfectly. It really is a joy to drive. If youre looking for a commuter vehicle that offers excellent fuel economy, can fit anywhere and is fun to drive, you cant beat the Fit.
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MoonInPisces1962
Kia Soul with a 160 horsepower engine, and 6 speed automatic transmission is probably the most practical choice in vehicles of this type. It has descent power, a good warranty, and a real automatic transmission. For several years, the power train has proven itself in the Soul and the base model Hyundai Tuscon. The other vehicles in this class are generally best used for inner city driving. The Soul - with the right engine - can be used for both city and highway.
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Kia Soul with a 160 horsepower engine, and 6 speed automatic transmission is probably the most practical choice in vehicles of this type. It has descent power, a good warranty, and a real automatic transmission. For several years, the power train has proven itself in the Soul and the base model Hyundai Tuscon. The other vehicles in this class are generally best used for inner city driving. The Soul - with the right engine - can be used for both city and highway.
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Jeff Arnholt
Having owned the first generation Fit for many years, and now with a Kia Soul Plus since 2016, Alexs comments are dead on. The Soul is the overall better call by a considerable margin, particularly with the respect to the interior, but the Fit was a bit more fun to drive--like a go-kart at the theme parks. Too bad the MPG for both vehicles are worse than many larger and more comfortable vehicles like the Civic. Id choose a base Civic over a top-end Fit every time.
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Having owned the first generation Fit for many years, and now with a Kia Soul Plus since 2016, Alexs comments are dead on. The Soul is the overall better call by a considerable margin, particularly with the respect to the interior, but the Fit was a bit more fun to drive--like a go-kart at the theme parks. Too bad the MPG for both vehicles are worse than many larger and more comfortable vehicles like the Civic. Id choose a base Civic over a top-end Fit every time.
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Stephen Hendricks
Beginning to consider a car for my teenage daughter when she starts driving in about a year and to take to college after that. Shes casting a covetous eye on my GTI but that aint happening. The Fit and the Soul are both on my short list though not, at least yet, on my daughters. Having owned two Sorentos Im sold on the brand and leaning toward the Soul. Have to say, though, that the lower asking price and Hondas excellent reliability makes for a good case.
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Beginning to consider a car for my teenage daughter when she starts driving in about a year and to take to college after that. Shes casting a covetous eye on my GTI but that aint happening. The Fit and the Soul are both on my short list though not, at least yet, on my daughters. Having owned two Sorentos Im sold on the brand and leaning toward the Soul. Have to say, though, that the lower asking price and Hondas excellent reliability makes for a good case.
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