2008 Honda Fit vs 2008 Nissan Versa

2008 Honda Fit

2008 Nissan Versa

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5-Door HB Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Fit 5-Door HB Automatic	27	34	$14,235	$14,750
Fit 5-Door HB Automatic Sport	27	33	$15,502	$16,070
Fit 5-Door HB Manual	28	34	$13,467	$13,950
Fit 5-Door HB Manual Sport	28	34	$14,734	$15,270

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4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic 1.8 S

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Versa 4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic 1.8 S	24	32	$13,203	$13,680
Versa 4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic 1.8 SL	27	33	$15,087	$15,640
Versa 4-Door Sedan I4 Manual 1.8 S	26	31	$12,434	$12,880
Versa 4-Door Sedan I4 Manual 1.8 SL	26	31	$14,365	$14,890
Versa 5-Door HB I4 Automatic 1.8 S	24	32	$13,298	$13,780
Versa 5-Door HB I4 CVT 1.8 SL	27	33	$15,414	$15,980
Versa 5-Door HB I4 Manual 1.8 S	26	31	$12,529	$12,980
Versa 5-Door HB I4 Manual 1.8 SL	26	31	$14,452	$14,980

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$14,235

$13,203

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$14,750

$13,680

Monthly Payment Estimate

$246 / month

$228 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.4

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7.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2008 Honda Fit is one of the smallest cars on the road, but it’s fun to drive, huge inside, and a tremendous value.

The 2008 Nissan Versa isn’t particularly sporty, fashionable, or innovative, but it offers an astonishing amount of space, comfort, and features for the money.

TCC Likes

High driving position
Great visibility
Quick steering and excellent maneuverability

Very spacious, quiet interior
Supple ride for a small car
Simple but attractive instrument panel

TCC Dislikes

Awkward-looking design from some angles
Narrow cabin doesn’t allow much elbow room
Harsh ride quality

Lacks the agile feel of other small cars its size
Fuel economy is only passable
Engine gets very noisy when accelerating

Fuel Economy

City

27 mpg

24 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

32 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Station Wagon

Compact

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

33.7

38.0

Front Head Room (in)

40.6

Passenger Volume (ft³)

90.0

94.3

Second Hip Room (in)

51.0

47.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

52.8

53.5

Second Head Room (in)

38.6

37.9

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

50.6

50.7

Front Leg Room (in)

41.9

41.4

Front Hip Room (in)

51.2

48.8

Exterior Dimensions

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

27.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

66.2

66.7

Track Width, Front (in)

57.3

58.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

6.3

Length, Overall (in)

157.4

176.0

Height, Overall (in)

60.0

60.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

57.1

58.5

Wheelbase (in)

96.5

102.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

41.9

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

21.3

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.8

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.3 x - TBD -

11.02 x 0.95

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

7.9 x - TBD -

9.0 x - TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

10.8

13.2

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

12.8

18.3

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.3

34.2

Steering Type

Electric pwr rack & pinion

Pwr

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.41

3.25

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P175/65SR14

P185/65HR15

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P175/65SR14

P185/65HR15

Spare Tire Size

Compact

T125/70D15

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2514

2700

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

14 x - TBD -

15 x 5.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

15 x - TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

14 x - TBD -

15 x 5.5

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

5.6

7.2

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

650

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

110

Engine

Displacement

1.5L/91.4

1.8L/110

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

109 @ 5800

122 @ 5200

Engine Type

Gas I4

Gas 4-cyl

Fuel System

MPFI

NDIS

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

105 @ 4800

127 @ 4800

Engine Order Code

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.55

Trans Description Cont. Again

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Reverse Ratio (:1)

1.96

2.31

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.68

1.56

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.56

4.07

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.76

0.70

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.00

2.86

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.07

1.00

Summary

Vehicle Name

Honda Fit

Nissan Versa

Body Style

5-Door Hatchback

4 Door Sedan

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.87

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Stabilizer Bar

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

0.83

0.91

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion beam

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Stabilizer Bar

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Macpherson strut

Independent Strut

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