| Model year | 2009 |
| Make | Honda |
| Model | Fit |
| Style | Sport 4dr Hatchback w/Navigation (1.5L 4cyl 5M) |
| Base MSRP | $18,580 |
| Options on test vehicle | None |
| As-tested MSRP | $18,580 |
| Drive type | Front-wheel drive |
| Engine type | Inline-4 |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 1,497cc (91 cu-in) |
| Block/head material | Aluminum/aluminum |
| Valvetrain | Single-overhead camshaft, 4 valves per cylinder, variable valve timing and lift on intake |
| Compression ratio (x:1) | 10.4 |
| Redline (rpm) | 6,800 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 117 @ 6,600 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 106 @ 4,800 |
| Transmission type | 5-speed manual |
| Transmission and axle ratios (x:1) | I = 3.308, II = 1.870, III = 1.303, IV = 0.949, V = 0.727, R = 3.308, FD = 4.620 |
| Suspension, front | Independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs and stabilizer bar |
| Suspension, rear | Semi-independent, torsion beam, coil springs, trailing arms and stabilizer bar |
| Steering type | Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinon steering |
| Steering ratio (x:1) | 12.7 |
| Tire brand | Bridgestone |
| Tire model | Turanza EL470 |
| Tire type | All-season |
| Tire size, front | P185/55R16 83H |
| Tire size, rear | P185/55R16 83H |
| Wheel size | 16 by 5.5 inches front and rear |
| Wheel material | Aluminum alloy |
| Brakes, front | 10.3 -inch ventilated disc |
| Brakes, rear | 7.9-inch drum |
| 0-45 mph (sec.) | 6.2 |
| 0-60 mph (sec.) | 10.2 |
| 0-75 mph (sec.) | 15.3 |
| 1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) | 17.3 @ 79.0 |
| 0-60 with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | 9.8 |
| Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.) | 34 |
| 60-0 mph (ft.) | 134 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) | 64.1 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) | 0.78 |
| Sound level @ idle (dB) | 42.0 |
| @ Full throttle (dB) | 78.0 |
| @ 70 mph cruise (dB) | 70.4 |
| Acceleration comments | Best launch involved moderate wheelspin to keep the engine in its powerband. Getting through the quarter-mile required 4 of the 5 gears. Shifter is remarkably smooth and precise, especially for cable-operated linkage, even when hurried. |
| Braking rating | Average |
| Braking comments | For such a small and light car, these are rather long and inconsistent stopping distances, ranging from 136, 139, 135, 134 and 137 feet, respectively. Front discs and rear drums mean ABS cycling is deliberately slow. Combine this with narrower, low-rolling-resistance tires, and a slightly heavier car compared to last year's Fit Sport, and this is what happens. Also there's some directional instability under full-ABS stops. |
| Handling rating | Good |
| Handling comments | Skid pad: Grip is just OK, but understeer is rather pronounced on the limit. The car responds slightly less favorably than it once did to throttle input around the circle. Slalom: It appears that when VSA is shut off, stability and traction control are totally off. When VSA is left on, electronic intervention is mild and returns control to the driver readily. The fastest runs, however, proved to be with the system off, allowing the driver to drift the car a bit past each cone. An entertaining ride, but the lack of tire grip, not chassis behavior, remains the limiting factor. Steering is quick, very precise, and offers useful load characteristics. |
| Elevation (ft.) | 421 |
| Temperature (°F) | 86.6 |
| Wind (mph, direction) | 0 |
| EPA fuel economy (mpg) | 27 city/33 highway/29 combined |
| Edmunds observed (mpg) | 24 worst/36 best/30 combined average |
| Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.) | 10.6 |
| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 2,534 |
| Curb weight, as tested (lbs.) | 2,513 |
| Weight distribution, as tested, f/r (%) | 63/37 |
| Length (in.) | 161.6 |
| Width (in.) | 66.7 |
| Height (in.) | 60.0 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 98.4 |
| Track, front (in.) | 58.1 |
| Track, rear (in.) | 57.4 |
| Turning circle (ft.) | 34.4 |
| Legroom, front (in.) | 41.3 |
| Legroom, rear (in.) | 34.5 |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 40.4 |
| Headroom, rear (in.) | 39.0 |
| Shoulder room, front (in.) | 52.7 |
| Shoulder room, rear (in.) | 51.3 |
| Seating capacity | 5 |
| Cargo volume (cu-ft) | 20.6 |
| Max. cargo volume, seats folded (cu-ft) | 57.3 |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Corrosion | 5 years/Unlimited miles |
| Roadside assistance | Not available |
| Free scheduled maintenance | Not available |
| Front airbags | Standard |
| Side airbags | Standard dual front |
| Head airbags | Standard front and rear |
| Knee airbags | Not available |
| Antilock brakes | 4-wheel ABS |
| Electronic brake enhancements | Electronic brakeforce distribution |
| Traction control | Standard |
| Stability control | Standard (on Fit Sport with Navigation only) |
| Rollover protection | Not available |
| Tire-pressure monitoring system | Direct tire pressure monitoring |
| Emergency assistance system | Not available |
| NHTSA crash test, driver | Being researched |
| NHTSA crash test, passenger | Being researched |
| NHTSA crash test, side front | Being researched |
| NHTSA crash test, side rear | Being researched |
| NHTSA rollover resistance | Being researched |
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