2018 FIAT 500 vs 2018 Honda Fit - The Car Connection

2018 FIAT 500

2018 Honda Fit

Select style

1957 Edition Hatch

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
500 1957 Edition Hatch	28	33	$19,371	$19,745
500 Abarth Hatch	28	33	$20,073	$20,495
500 Lounge Hatch	28	33	$19,371	$19,745
500 Pop Hatch	28	33	$16,098	$16,245
500c 1957 Edition Cabrio	28	33	$20,769	$21,240
500c Abarth Cabrio	28	33	$21,471	$21,990
500c Lounge Cabrio	28	33	$20,769	$21,240
500c Pop Cabrio	28	33	$17,496	$17,740

Select style

EX CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Fit EX CVT	31	36	$18,448	$18,960
Fit EX Manual	29	36	$17,673	$18,160
Fit EX-L CVT	31	36	$19,960	$20,520
Fit EX-L CVT w/Navi	31	36	$20,929	$21,520
Fit LX CVT	33	40	$16,539	$16,990
Fit LX CVT w/Honda Sensing	33	40	$17,508	$17,990
Fit LX Manual	29	36	$15,764	$16,190
Fit Sport CVT	31	36	$17,808	$18,300
Fit Sport CVT w/Honda Sensing	31	36	$18,777	$19,300
Fit Sport Manual	29	36	$17,033	$17,500

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$19,371

$18,448

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$19,745

$18,960

Monthly Payment Estimate

$329 / month

$316 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

4.8

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6.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2018 Fiat 500 packs more punch this year, but it’s still a statement of style over some substance.

The 2018 Honda Fit spaces out when it comes to economy-car goodness.

TCC Likes

Charming style
Rorty fun in Abarth trim
More power this year

Spacious, flexible interior
Excellent gas mileage
Fit LX has great standard gear

TCC Dislikes

Not fuel efficient
Not spacious either
Poor crash-test scores

Thinly padded seats
Overstyled dash
Not as nimble as before

Fuel Economy

City

28 mpg

31 mpg

Highway

33 mpg

36 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)

75.5

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

58.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.1

4.4

Length, Overall (in)

139.6

161.4

Height, Overall (in)

59.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

Wheelbase (in)

90.6

99.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

9.5

16.6

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

30.1

52.7

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.1

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

T1D

Front Tire Size

P195/45HR16

P185/55HR16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

T1D

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P195/45HR16

P185/55HR16

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2366

2644

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

16 X 6

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

16 X 6

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

500

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

120

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

135 @ 5500

128 @ 6600

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

150 @ 2400

113 @ 4600

Engine Order Code

EAM

Displacement

1.4 L/83

1.5 L/91

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.91

2.71

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.24

Trans Order Code

DDE

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.16

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)

3.35

5.44

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.52

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.87

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

5.9

5.3

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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