A practical, five-seater, subcompact that is adequately spacious and offers more than decent value for money - no other description fits the Honda Fit better. It is the one car designed for people who treat work and play alike. The 2020 Honda Fit is agile enough to comfortably commute around city spaces and efficient enough to make you want to take the longer route more often.
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Though don’t expect it to give you the rush needed to get you through the day, simply because powering this nifty Honda Fit is a thrifty 1.5-liter inline four-cylinder engine that makes just enough power so that you don’t get left behind. However, with slouched performance comes great fuel economy, and that is this Honda’s greatest suit.
What’s not so impressive is the quality of material used on the inside of this Honda. So for the price of a touch over $16,000, the Honda Fit offers a lot more practicality than other hatches like the Toyota Yaris Hatchback and Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback but faces serious competition from Kia’s Rio Hatch.
2020 Honda Fit Hatchback Front View
2020 Honda Fit Hatchback Rear View
6.7/10 Pricing and Features
6.7/10 Engine and Performance
6.0/10 Fuel Economy
6.0/10 Interior
6.0/10 Exterior
7.0/10 Safety
7.5/10 Competition
6.5/10 Final Verdict
2020 Honda Fit Pricing and Features
6.7/10
Since its major redesign in 2018, the Honda Fit carries over with no noticeable changes for the year 2020. Likewise, the 2020 Honda Fit is available in four different trims. The lineup begins with the base LX model, which costs a little over $16,000. For that kind of money, the base Honda Fit features several necessary attributes, like Cruise Control and Hill Start Assist, which makes it a fairly rounded package. The Sport variant adds cosmetic features like stiffer suspension, underbody spoilers and looks outstanding. We shall witness an upgraded version of Honda Fit for the 2021 model year which has been already released in Japan.
The mid-level EX trim builds on the features from the base variant to further improve value. At the top of the trim ladder lies the EX-L variant of the Fit, and for a price of $20,620 offers great value for money. With upmarket features like leather seats, leather steering wheel and a power moonroof, the EX-L variant might only be slightly more expensive than the base models of some hatchbacks it goes against but feels a lot more premium.
Trim
LX
Sport
EX
EX-L
MSRP (MT)
$16,190
$17,120
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MSRP (CVT)
$16,990
$17,920
$19,060
$20,620
Key Features
ECO Assist system
Adds/Upgrades to LX
Adds/Upgrades to Sport
Adds/Upgrades to EX
HandsFreeLink
Apple CarPlay
SiriusXM Radio
Leather seats
Cruise control
HondaLink
Honda Sensing
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
Hill-start assist
Android Auto
Honda Lane Watch
Heated front seats
5-inch LCD screen
Underbody spoilers
One-touch power moonroof with tilt feature
Heated, body-colored power side mirrors
4-speaker audio system
7-inch touchscreen
Pandora Compatibility
Smart Entry with Walk-Away auto lock
6-speaker audio system
1.5-Amp USB Smartphone/Audio interface
Which trim to go for?
The Honda Fit is a fun-to-drive, everyday commuter that delivers excellent efficiency with relative performance and comfort. In order to get the best out of your Honda Fit opt for the EX-L variant and get the additional Honda Factory Performance package that adds higher-performance suspension, external body parts, HFP stickers, sports pedals, a titanium shift lever, and blacked-out alloy wheels.
2020 Honda Fit Hatchback Has a 1.5-liter I-4 Regular Engine
The six-speed manual unit is standard on the LX and Sport variants but they do offer the option to avail the other CVT unit. On the other hand, the EX and EX-L variants can be had only with the 2-speed CVT with no option to choose the manual gearbox. Regardless of that choice, power from the 1.5-liter four-cylinder is sent only to the front wheels of all Fit models.
Models
Honda Fit Hatchback
Kia Rio Hatchback
Toyota Yaris Hatchback
Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback
MSRP
$16,990
$16,690
$17,750
$19,420
Engine
1.5L Inline-4
1.6L Inline-4
1.5L Inline4
1.4L Inline-4
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
FWD
FWD
Transmission
2-speed CVT w/OD
2-speed CVT w/OD
6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
Power
128hp@6,600rpm
120hp@6,300rpm
106hp@6,000rpm
138hp@4,900rpm
Torque
113lb-ft@4,600rpm
112lb-ft@4,500rpm
103lb-ft@4,000rpm
148lb-ft@1,850rpm
The Chevrolet Sonic is the heaviest hatch of the lot. Consequently, it also gets the beefiest engine in this lineup. At 138 hp, the Sonic Hatchback’s 1.4-liter engine is the most potent on paper.
How fast is the Honda Fit?
The Honda Fit is most enjoyable with its six-speed manual as it allows you to manipulate power sent to the front wheels. Also, the manually driven Fit makes slightly more power than the ones equipped to the CVT. That automatic unit is more efficiency-minded, and even though shifts are on-point all the time, they are in no way fast.
2020 Honda Fit Hatchback 0-60 MPH in just 8.6 sec
Still, the Honda Fit’s 1.5-liter engine is one of the most potent ones you will find in subcompacts of the same clique. This results from Honda’s i-VTEC and Variable Timing Control technology, which makes for a punchy power delivery high up in the rev band and better efficiency at lower speeds. So the Honda Fit slowly but surely picks up pace to leave other hatches behind.
Model
Honda Fit Hatchback
Kia Rio Hatchback
Toyota Yaris Hatchback
Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback
0-60 MPH
8.6 sec
8.9 sec
10.2 sec
8.5 sec
Quarter Mile
16.8 sec
16.9 sec
17.8 sec
16.4 sec
Top Speed
115 MPH
114 MPH
115 MPH
108 MPH
Engine
1.5L Inline-4
1.6L Inline-4
1.5L Inline4
1.4L Inline-4
The Chevrolet Sonic is the only hatch whose engine makes more power than the one on the Honda Fit. Consequently, it is also the fastest in this lineup. Even the Kia Rio's 1.6-liter four-cylinder shows a lot of zeal. Trailing behind all the hatches is the sluggish 1.5-liter engine of the Toyota Yaris.
What about the braking performance of the Honda Fit?
Braking on the Honda Fit is adequate for such a sedate subcompact. The pedal feels soft and is also easy to operate. However, just like its acceleration, braking on the Honda Fit is never sudden. It's decent for a hatchback this small and we aren't complaining about it either.
2020 Honda Fit Hatchback Front Brake is 10.3 in.
The CVT variants of this Honda feature automated emergency braking which makes those panic braking scenarios feel like a relatively sedate task. In case braking is not your strongest suit, it is adviced that you stick to the CVT.
Model
Honda Fit Hatchback
Kia Rio Hatchback
Toyota Yaris Hatchback
Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback
Brake Rotors Front
10.3"
11.0"
10.2"
10.8"
Brake Rotors Rear
7.9"
8.0"
9.0"
9.0"
Curb Weight
2568 lbs
2762 lbs
2396 lbs
2896 lbs
60-0 MPH
126 ft
119 ft
N/A
124 ft
The Kia Rio hatchback gets the best brakes in this business. It may not be a lightweight, but its brakes do a phenomenal job shedding this hatch’s speed quicker than any other subcompact.
What about its driving dynamics?
Even before you begin to drive the Honda Fit, you can simply judge by its appearance that this Honda is not meant to create menace on the race track or on a drag strip. Nonetheless, Fit’s smaller wheelbase and compact dimensions mean that it is relatively agile. But its standard suspension setup and numb steering don’t deliver the kind of confidence required while diving in and out of curves.
2020 Honda Fit Hatchback Rear View
However, that translates to a competent city cruiser. Despite its smaller size, the Honda Fit absorbs most bumps well. At the same time, the lightly-weighted steering wheel means this Honda remains fairly composed while cruising. While peak mid-range torque ensures minimal shifts in traffic, power higher up on the rev-range makes up for remarkable haul ability at highway speeds.
All inline-fours are pretty fuel-efficient and the Honda Fit is no exception. While its sluggish performance also translates to improved efficiency, Honda’s i-VTEC and Variable Timing Control features allow the Fit to be even thriftier. The only complain for the Fit that we have against it, is it's fuel tank capacity. However, the good gas mileage allows for enough overall driving range.
Model
Honda Fit Hatchback
Kia Rio Hatchback
Toyota Yaris Hatchback
Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback
MPG (City)
33
33
32
26
MPG (Highway)
40
41
40
34
MPG (Combined)
36
36
35
29
Fuel Capacity
10.6 gallons
11.9 gallons
11.6 gallons
12.2 gallons
Range (City/Hwy/Combined)
307/322/381 miles
393/488/428 miles
371/464/406 miles
317/415/353 miles
Emission (Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/yr)
5.6
4.9
5.1
6.1
The Kia Rio and the Toyota Yaris hatchback both offer levels of efficiency that is at par with the Honda Fit. The Chevrolet Sonic offers the lowest driving range of this entire lot, owing to its motor which isn't the most fuel-efficient. The Yaris hatch's commendable efficiency somewhat makes up for its unimpressive performance but the Rio's larger tank capacity makes it most efficient.
2020 Honda Fit Interior
6.0/10
For a subcompact, the Honda Fit is incredibly accommodating. But that doesn’t necessarily mean that it is just as comfortable. While roominess is plenty all around and the seats are wide, they lack the kind of support to ensure leisure over longer drives.
2020 Honda Fit Rear Seats
The standard cloth upholstery feels inexpensive, and the rest of the cabin is also lined with thin plastic, which is soft-touch but feels low-cost and bland. Opting for the EX-L variant wraps the seats and steering wheel in leather which makes the Fit’s cabin feel a lot more premium.
Model
Honda Fit Hatchback
Kia Rio Hatchback
Toyota Yaris Hatchback
Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback
Seating Capacity
5
5
5
5
Front Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)
39.5/54.8/41.4
38.9/54.1/42.1
38.2/53.2/41.9
41.8/53.4/41.8
Rear Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)
37.5/52.6/39.3
38.0/53.3/33.5
37.2/50.0/33.4
38.1/53.0/34.6
It is the Kia Rio hatch whose first row offers the most legroom. However, as far as roominess all around is concerned, no other subcompact impresses as much as the Honda Fit.
Does it come loaded with tech inside?
Standard on the base Honda Fit is a 5-inch non-touch LCD screen. Moving up the trim ladder, from the Sport variant onwards, will get you a 7-inch touchscreen display, which makes this Honda feel contemporary. The are several features aboard the 2020 Honda Fit.
2020 Honda Fit Hatchback Has a 5-inch non-touch LCD screen
Here is a list of few of the other features on the infotainment system:
Multi-angle rearview camera
Bluetooth
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
HondaLink
Pandora compatibility
SiriusXM radio
What about utility?
Despite a small wheelbase, the Honda Fit manages to free up enough space on the inside to offer exceptional practicality. A lot of which results from the Fit’s oval shape. Besides its spacious trunk, the second-row magic seats can also be configured to maximize storage.
2020 Honda Fit Hatchback Cargo Volume with rear seats up is 16.6 cu ft.
The loading bay for the cargo area is low as well, making life a lot easier for people carrying a lot of luggage. That way this Honda makes up for what it lacks in quality by offering complete ease of access.
Model
Honda Fit Hatchback
Kia Rio Hatchback
Toyota Yaris Hatchback
Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback
Cargo Capacity
16.6 cu.ft.
17.4 cu.ft.
15.9 cu.ft.
19.0 cu.ft.
The Honda Fit does have an above-average boot space, but it’s not quite as big as what the Chevrolet Sonic hatch or Kia Rio hatch has to offer. It is actually more practical only than its arch-nemesis, the Yaris.
What creature comforts are on offer?
The cabin build quality might not be that upscale on the Honda Fit, but it doesn’t shy away from offering relevant features to improve comfort. These features include:
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2020 Honda Fit Exterior
6.0/10
The Honda Fit looks nothing like any other subcompact out there. In fact, its shape might have you confused for a minivan. Its overall oval design not only maximizes interior space but also improves aerodynamics for better fuel efficiency. So the Honda Fit may lack form but is plenty functional.
2020 Honda Fit Hatchback Three Quarter View
The front fascia of the Fit is typical Honda. While halogen headlamps surround the chrome strip Honda grille, the hood bulges upwards from the sides to give the Fit a meaner appearance. Along the sides, linear and appealing sculpts add aerodynamic enhancements. At the rear, exaggerated taillights give this Honda a slight appeal.
Model
Honda Fit Hatchback
Kia Rio Hatchback
Toyota Yaris Hatchback
Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback
Curb Weight
2568 lbs
2762 lbs
2396 lbs
2896 lbs
Length
161.4"
160.0"
161.6"
159.8"
Width
67.0"
67.9"
66.7"
68.3"
Height
60.0"
57.1"
58.9"
59.7"
Ground Clearance
N/A
5.5"
5.5"
N/A
Wheelbase
99.6"
101.6"
101.2"
99.4"
The Honda Fit is small even for a subcompact. It has the shortest wheelbase in this segment. Yet it boasts the most spacious cabin and a trunk that offers more storage than most.
What are the most eye-catching features?
The most notable exterior features of the 2020 Honda Fit that will make you look twice are:
2020 Honda Fit Hatchback Three Quarter View 2020 Honda Fit Hatchback Rear View2020 Honda Fit Hatchback Side View2020 Honda Fit Hatchback Fog Lamp2020 Honda Fit Hatchback Badge2020 Honda Fit Hatchback Headlight2020 Honda Fit Hatchback Fog Lamp2020 Honda Fit Hatchback Badge
2020 Honda Fit Safety
7.0/10
The Honda Fit compromises neither practicality nor safety. It gets enough equipment that redeem it respectable scores from authorities in term of passenger and driver safety. Even the base variant is well equipped with all the essential safety features. The features include:
Multi-reflector halogen headlamps with auto on/off
Advanced Compatibility Engineering body structure
Security system with remote entry
Fog lights
Auto high-beam headlights
Honda Lane Watch
Both IIHS and NHTSA have tested the 2020 Honda Fit and have given it perfect scores in their trials. Clearly, the Fit is very much like all the other Honda cars.
The Kia Rio Hatchback is an interesting, little subcompact. Now, the Honda Fit might seem like it offers better value for money, but in reality, it’s Rio which turns out to be the better overall package. The Rio Hatchback offers a lot more features than the Honda Fit. Also, it looks and feels a lot more premium than the Fit. To top it all off, it offers the same level of efficiency as that Honda too. The Fit’s only upsides is its more accommodating cabin.
2020 Kia Rio Hatchback
Honda Fit Hatchback vs. Toyota Yaris Hatchback
The Honda Fit is powered by a more potent engine than the one on the Yaris hatch. Still, the Fit offers better efficiency than the same. Then again this Honda is a lot more practical than that Toyota with its bigger boot, cabin and fuel tank. Also for the starting price of the Yaris Hatchback, you can get yourself the Sport variant of the Fit with the CVT, which just tips the odds in favor of the Honda Fit.
If getting an extremely premium feel from your car as you lock yourself into it isn’t your top priority, there are hardly any other subcompacts on the market that capable of pulling off what the Honda Fit can. The 2020 Fit lives up to the promises of being a reliable everyday commuter, and that is exactly what Honda set off to do with this city-friendly Honda. In that aspect, the Kia Rio is one hard to beat hatch.
Honda has released the 2021 Fit model in some of the Asian and European markets, they are yet to announce the same for the States. The 2021 Honda Fit will be completely new for the coming year with various refinements on design and engine counterparts.
What is the top speed of 2020 Honda Fit?
The Honda Fit hatchback can get a top speed of 115 miles per hour.
Is the Honda Fit reliable?
Yes, Just like other Honda cars that are known for their reliable make, the 2020 Honda Fit is a reliable car that comes with reliable warranty cover and lower maintenance costs.
Does the Honda Fit make noise?
Honda Fit's interior still needs attention to proper insulation. The Fit hatchback makes noise and that can be heard across the cabin.
What is the difference between Honda Fit and Honda Fit Sport?
Honda Fit Sport comes loaded with sporty equipment such as an underbody spoiler in the front and rear. Similar to the Fit LX model, the Sport comes configures with standard six-speed manual transmission and an optional CVT upgrade. The CVT models of Honda Fit can be installed with a similar Honda Sensing Suite available with the LX.
Should I buy the 2020 Honda Fit, or Wait for 2021 Honda Fit?
As per several speculations regarding the upcoming model, the 2021 Honda Fit will be a completely revamped model year in terms of design and engine specs. The upcoming Honda Fit has been already pun on sale in the Japanese market and is likely to make itself to the U.S by the 2020 fall. We recommend you to wait for the new Honda Fit hatchback.
Krypto is my fav vehicle and I love driving and showing it off
10/10
Features
10/10
Interior
8/10
Design
10/10
Safety
10/10
Reliability
10/10
Deal Value
10/10
Dealer Review
JK
Jade Kosche
2018 Honda Fit
EX 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl CVT)
7
User Overall Rating
Posted On: November 3, 2020
Honda Fit is Overall Great
Pros - It's both small and somehow has a lot of inside cabin space.
Cons - The mpg isn't as good as I thought it might be.
Overall Review
7 /10 Overall Rating
I think it was a really good purchase and the car has been great so far. I think the only thing I would change would be to make it electric or up the mpg somehow.
Krypto is my fav vehicle and I love driving and showing it off
by Christian
7
User Overall Rating
Honda Fit is Overall Great
I think it was a really good purchase and the car has been great so far. I think the only thing I would change would be to make it electric or up the mpg somehow.
by Jade Kosche
5
User Overall Rating
Honda Fit
GOOD! It is a family vehicle through and through which has features, comfortable ride, space, and is easy to drive.
by Jason L. Williams
7
User Overall Rating
Decent at everything
Not the most impressive when it comes to sheer power or driving dynamics but I can assure you it still is very much FUN because of the manual transmission. The manual makes the drive engaging which I guess people don? prefer nowadays. But I enjoy shifting gear very much.
by Walter L. Porter
6
User Overall Rating
GOOD
CVT sucks! Now that out of the way let's talk about the ride quality. Very good I have to say. It is comfortable, quiet, and HANDLES like a charm. Great for city driving and grocery runs.
