2013 Honda Fit vs 2013 Scion iQ vs 2013 smart fortwo

2013 Honda Fit

2013 Scion iQ

2013 smart fortwo

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5-Door HB Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Fit 5-Door HB Automatic	28	35	$15,798	$16,225
Fit 5-Door HB Automatic Sport	27	33	$17,527	$18,010
Fit 5-Door HB Automatic Sport w/Navi	27	33	$19,252	$19,790
Fit 5-Door HB Manual	27	33	$15,022	$15,425
Fit 5-Door HB Manual Sport	27	33	$16,704	$17,160
Fit EV 5-Door HB	N/A	N/A	N/A	$36,625

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3-Door HB

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
iQ 3-Door HB	36	37	$14,720	$15,495

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2-Door Convertible Passion

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
fortwo 2-Door Convertible Passion	34	38	$16,638	$17,890
fortwo 2-Door Coupe Passion	34	38	$13,848	$14,890
fortwo 2-Door Coupe Pure	34	38	$11,616	$12,490
fortwo electric drive 2-Door Convertible	N/A	N/A	$26,040	$28,000
fortwo electric drive 2-Door Coupe	N/A	N/A	$23,250	$25,000

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$15,798

$14,720

$16,638

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$16,225

$15,495

$17,890

Monthly Payment Estimate

$270 / month

$258 / month

$298 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

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6.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

If you're not turned off by the utilitarian look of the 2013 Honda Fit, you'll like what you get, which is awesome practicality and space-efficiency, plus some driving verve.

The 2013 Scion iQ will appeal to space-challenged city dwellers; for everyone else, it's a lifestyle choice to buy a car that stands out from the crowd.

Distinctive, quirky, and lightly restyled this year, the 2013 Smart ForTwo is at its best in crowded cities where parking and maneuverability are top priorities, but smooth driving takes careful practice and almost any other inexpensive car is a better choice for highway use.

TCC Likes

Responsiveness and maneuverability
Space-efficient seating arrangement
Cargo space

Tiny outside, but tall folks fit inside
Well-crafted interior
Clever 3+1 seating

Parks where no other car can
Surprising interior room--for two
Quick and nimble in city driving

TCC Dislikes

Minivan-like exterior
No satellite radio
Limited Bluetooth availability

Acceleration on the slow side
Gas mileage not as high as you think
Missing a manual transmission option

Pitching and jerking from transmission
Jittery ride and cabin noise on highways
Very little passing power at speed

Fuel Economy

City

28 mpg

36 mpg

34 mpg

Highway

35 mpg

37 mpg

38 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Station Wagon

Mini Compact

Minicompact

Number of Passenger Doors

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

51.3

33.80

Front Shoulder Room (in)

52.7

53.10

48.000

Passenger Volume (ft³)

90.8

73.80

45.400

Second Head Room (in)

39.0

35.90

Second Shoulder Room (in)

51.3

50.20

Front Leg Room (in)

41.3

40.90

41.200

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

51.5

53.90

45.400

Second Leg Room (in)

34.5

28.60

Front Head Room (in)

40.4

37.70

39.700

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

58.7

58.10

50.500

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

5.30

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

161.6

120.10

106.100

Height, Overall (in)

60.0

59.10

60.700

Track Width, Rear (in)

58.1

57.50

54.500

Wheelbase (in)

98.4

78.70

73.500

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

66.7

66.10

61.400

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

20.6

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

57.3

Trunk Volume (ft³)

16.70

7.800

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake Type

Pwr

Electric

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

7.9 x - TBD -

7.10 x - TBD -

8.000 x - TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.3 x - TBD -

10.00 x - TBD -

11.000 x - TBD -

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

10.6

8.50

8.700

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

12.7

13.20

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.4

26.40

28.700

Steering Type

Electric Pwr Rack & Pinion

Electric

Electric Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.48

2.90

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

N/A

- TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P175/65SR15

P175/60R16

P155/60R15

Spare Tire Size

T135/80D15

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P175/65SR15

P175/60R16

P175/55R15

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)

2577

2127

1852

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 x 5.5

16 x 5.0

15 x 4.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 x 5.5

16 x 5.0

15 x 5.5

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

5.1

- TBD -

4.500

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

106 @ 4800

89 @ 4400

68 @ 4500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.5L/91

1.3L/81

1.0/61

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

117 @ 6600

94 @ 6000

70 @ 5800

Engine Type

Gas I4

Gas I3

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

Direct Injection

Electronic Fuel Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.067

1.260

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.552

0.710

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

1.957

- TBD -

3.230

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.679

1.910

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.563

- TBD -

4.530

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.761

0.940

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Continuously Variable Ratio

Automatic w/Manual Shift

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.996

- TBD -

3.310

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Summary

Vehicle Name

Honda Fit

Scion iQ

Smart fortwo

Body Style

Hatchback

Convertible

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

N/A

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

0.87

0.83

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Torsion beam

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

N/A

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Macpherson Strut

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

- TBD -

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

5.9

5.1

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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