2014 FIAT 500 vs 2015 Honda Fit - The Car Connection

2014 FIAT 500

2015 Honda Fit

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2-Door HB 1957 Edition

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
500 2-Door HB 1957 Edition	31	40	$17,945	$18,500
500 2-Door HB Abarth	28	34	$21,381	$22,195
500 2-Door HB Lounge	31	40	$17,945	$18,500
500 2-Door HB Sport	31	40	$17,015	$17,500
500 2-Door HB Turbo	28	34	$18,875	$19,500
500c 2-Door Conv Abarth	28	34	$25,196	$26,195
500c 2-Door Conv GQ Edition	28	34	$25,196	$26,195
500c 2-Door Conv Lounge	31	40	$21,760	$22,500
500c 2-Door Conv Pop	31	40	$19,384	$19,945

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5-Door HB CVT EX

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Fit 5-Door HB CVT EX	32	38	$17,866	$18,360
Fit 5-Door HB CVT EX-L	32	38	$19,383	$19,925
Fit 5-Door HB CVT EX-L w/Navi	32	38	$20,352	$20,925
Fit 5-Door HB CVT LX	33	41	$16,016	$16,450
Fit 5-Door HB Manual EX	29	37	$17,091	$17,560
Fit 5-Door HB Manual LX	29	37	$15,240	$15,650

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$17,945

$17,866

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$18,500

$18,360

Monthly Payment Estimate

$308 / month

$306 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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8.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

If you're willing to go small, the 2014 Fiat 500 is one of the most stylish ways to do it—and the Abarth and Turbo add just the right 'edge' to the personality.

The 2015 Honda Fit might not up the ante in sportiness, but it offers up exactly what urban small-car shoppers want in safety and convenience features—and it's still as good as some utility vehicles or vans with its wondrous, unmatched Magic Seat setup.

TCC Likes

Fantastic interior styling
An exterior like no other mini
Rev-happy engines

Inexpensive (but not cheap-feeling)
Spacious interior, marvelous seat folding
Class-leading safety equipment

TCC Dislikes

Very small interior
Short, high seats limit comfort and headroom
It's not as quick as you might hope

Engine noise
Front-seat comfort
Interior borders on busy

Fuel Economy

City

31 mpg

32 mpg

Highway

40 mpg

38 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Minicompact Cars

Small Station Wagon

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

31.7

39.3

Front Head Room (in)

38.9

Second Hip Room (in)

42.6

45.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

49.4

54.8

Second Head Room (in)

35.6

37.6

Passenger Volume (ft³)

75.6

93.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

46.4

52.6

Front Leg Room (in)

40.7

41.4

Front Hip Room (in)

47.9

51.5

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

64.1

Track Width, Front (in)

55.4

58.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.1

Length, Overall (in)

139.6

160

Height, Overall (in)

59.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

57.7

Wheelbase (in)

90.6

99.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

30.1

52.7

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

9.5

16.6

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.1

10.3

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

9.4

7.9

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Front Disc/Rear Drum

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

7.9

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

10.5

10.6

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

30.6

35.1

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

T1A

Front Tire Size

P185/55HR15

P185/55HR16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

T1A

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P185/55HR15

P185/55HR16

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2363

2630

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 X 6

16 X 6

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 X 6

16 X 6

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

500

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

120

Engine

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded I-4

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

98 @ 4000

114 @ 4600

Engine Order Code

EAB

Displacement

1.4 L/83

1.5 L/91

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

101 @ 6500

130 @ 6600

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.82

2.71

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.17

Trans Order Code

DDF

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.97

Trans Description Cont.

Manual w/OD

CVT w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.91

2.53 - 0.41

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.44

5.44

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.34

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Body Style

Hatchback

Vehicle Name

FIAT 500

Honda Fit

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Emissions

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

5.3 (Est)

5.0

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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