2012 FIAT 500 vs 2012 Honda Fit - The Car Connection

2012 FIAT 500

2012 Honda Fit

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2-Door Conv Gucci

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
500 2-Door Conv Gucci	27	32	$22,495	$23,500
500 2-Door Conv Lounge	N/A	N/A	$21,565	$22,500
500 2-Door Conv Pop	N/A	N/A	$18,775	$19,500
500 2-Door HB Abarth	28	34	$21,035	$22,000
500 2-Door HB Gucci	27	34	$18,710	$19,500
500 2-Door HB Lounge	30	38	$17,780	$18,500
500 2-Door HB Pop	30	38	$14,990	$15,500
500 2-Door HB Sport	30	38	$16,850	$17,500

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5-Door HB Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Fit 5-Door HB Automatic	28	35	$15,701	$16,125
Fit 5-Door HB Automatic Sport	27	33	$17,430	$17,910
Fit 5-Door HB Automatic Sport w/Navi	27	33	$19,155	$19,690
Fit 5-Door HB Manual	27	33	$14,925	$15,325
Fit 5-Door HB Manual Sport	27	33	$16,607	$17,060

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$22,495

$15,701

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$23,500

$16,125

Monthly Payment Estimate

$392 / month

$269 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.8

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8.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2012 Fiat 500 pays big dividends for going small--in expressive styling and even in driving verve.

The 2012 Honda Fit is peppy and fun to drive, and its interior is incredibly space-efficient; but some might be turned off by its rather utilitarian look.

TCC Likes

Brilliant interior styling
Expressive sheetmetal
Rev-happy four-cylinder

Frisky, maneuverable feel
Space-efficient seating arrangement
Awesome cargo capability

TCC Dislikes

It's really, really tiny inside!
Not slow, but not at all quick
Good gas mileage, not stellar

The silhouette of a minivan
Limited availability for Bluetooth
Satellite radio not offered

Fuel Economy

City

27 mpg

28 mpg

Highway

32 mpg

35 mpg

Vehicle

Number of Passenger Doors

EPA Classification

Minicompact Car

Small Station Wagon

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

46.4

51.3

Front Leg Room (in)

40.7

41.3

Passenger Volume (ft³)

76.2

90.8

Front Hip Room (in)

47.9

51.5

Second Leg Room (in)

31.7

34.5

Front Head Room (in)

38.6

40.4

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

42.0

51.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

49.4

52.7

Second Head Room (in)

36.8

39.0

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

59.8

60.0

Track Width, Rear (in)

55.0

58.1

Wheelbase (in)

90.6

98.4

Liftover Height (in)

27.7

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

64.1

66.7

Track Width, Front (in)

55.4

58.7

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.6

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

139.6

161.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

5.4

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

20.6

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

57.3

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

9.4 x 0.4

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

7.9 x - TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.1 x 0.9

10.3 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

10.5

10.6

Steering

Steering Type

Electric Rack & Pinion

Electric pwr rack & pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.0

2.48

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.3

12.7

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

30.6

34.4

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

T1A

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

185/55R15

P175/65SR15

Rear Tire Order Code

T1A

Front Tire Size

185/55R15

P175/65SR15

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2486

2577

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 x 6.0

15 x - TBD -

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 x 6.0

15 x - TBD -

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

4.6

5.1

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

105

- TBD -

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

500

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

101 @ 6500

117 @ 6600

Engine Type

Gas I4

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

98 @ 4000

106 @ 4800

Engine Order Code

EAB

Displacement

1.4L/83

1.5L/91

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.19

1.96

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.37

1.68

Trans Order Code

DF1

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.10

4.56

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.15

0.76

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.04

3.00

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.55

1.07

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.85

0.55

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Vehicle Name

FIAT 500

Honda Fit

Body Style

Hatchback

5 Door Hatchback

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Macpherson strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

0.87

Suspension Type - Rear

Twist Beam Axle

Torsion beam

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.5

6.0

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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