2011 Ford Fiesta vs 2011 Honda Fit

2011 Ford Fiesta

2011 Honda Fit

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4-Door Sedan S

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Fiesta 4-Door Sedan S	28	37	$12,773	$13,200
Fiesta 4-Door Sedan SE	28	37	$13,995	$14,500
Fiesta 4-Door Sedan SEL	28	37	$15,969	$16,600
Fiesta 5-Door HB SE	28	37	$14,935	$15,500
Fiesta 5-Door HB SES	28	37	$16,815	$17,500

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5-Door HB Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Fit 5-Door HB Automatic	28	35	$15,339	$15,900
Fit 5-Door HB Automatic Sport	27	33	$17,077	$17,710
Fit 5-Door HB Automatic Sport w/Navi	27	33	$18,546	$19,240
Fit 5-Door HB Manual	27	33	$14,571	$15,100
Fit 5-Door HB Manual Sport	27	33	$16,261	$16,860

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$12,773

$15,339

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$13,200

$15,900

Monthly Payment Estimate

$220 / month

$265 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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8.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

If you're set on stylish and small, the 2011 Ford Fiesta might be your only choice, though you might miss the solid, roomy feel of a Fit.

The 2011 Honda Fit is like a mini-minivan in some respects, with an incredibly space-efficient design; yet it's peppy, frugal, and fun to drive.

TCC Likes

Sophisticated styling, especially the five-door
The best electric power steering yet?
More than the usual safety equipment

Great steering and maneuverability
Space-maximizing backseat arrangement
Substantial driving feel

TCC Dislikes

Still not quick, by most any measure
PowerShift automatic an underperformer
Smaller cabin than Versa and Fit

Bulbous, vanlike silhouette
No Bluetooth or satellite radio

Fuel Economy

City

28 mpg

Highway

37 mpg

35 mpg

Vehicle

Number of Passenger Doors

EPA Classification

Subcompact

Small Station Wagon

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

49.0

51.3

Front Leg Room (in)

42.2

41.3

Passenger Volume (ft³)

85.1

90.8

Front Hip Room (in)

50.6

51.5

Second Leg Room (in)

31.2

34.5

Front Head Room (in)

39.1

40.4

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

49.2

51.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

52.7

Second Head Room (in)

37.1

39.0

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

58.0

60.0

Track Width, Rear (in)

57.7

58.1

Wheelbase (in)

98.0

98.4

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

67.8

66.7

Track Width, Front (in)

57.7

58.7

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

173.6

161.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

12.8

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)

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)

10.2 x - TBD -

10.3 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

10.6

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Electric pwr rack & pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

2.48

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

14.3

12.7

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.4

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

185/65R15

P175/65SR15

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

185/65R15

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)

2578

2575

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 x - TBD -

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 x - TBD -

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

4.8

5.1

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

120 @ 6350

117 @ 6600

Engine Type

Gas I4

Fuel System

SMPI

MPFI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

112 @ 5000

106 @ 4800

Engine Order Code

99J

Displacement

1.6L/97

1.5L/91.4

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.61

1.96

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.04

1.68

Trans Order Code

Drivetrain

Front-wheel drive

Front Wheel Drive

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.07

4.56

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.95

0.76

Trans Description Cont.

Manual

Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.85

3.00

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.07

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.76

0.55

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Vehicle Name

Ford Fiesta

Honda Fit

Body Style

4-Door Sedan

5 Door Hatchback

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

Macpherson strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

MacPherson Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

0.87

Suspension Type - Rear

Twist Beam

Torsion beam

Emissions

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

5.8

6.0

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

- TBD -

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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