2012 Honda Fit

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$15,325 - $19,690
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

Senior Editor,

Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Unimpeded visibility due to wide front windscreen

No option for satellite radio

Small updates made to the styling, upgraded Bluetooth system that now includes streaming audio capabilities, and steering wheel-mounted audio controls

Excellent gas mileage

Poor acceleration

Added noise insulation for a quieter ride

Well-planned seating arrangement for more space

Specs & Features

$16,125

price

117 hp @ 6600 rpm

horsepower

106 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

torque

5-Speed Automatic

transmission

1.5L 4cyl FWD 5A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2012 Honda Fit is a subcompact hatchback offered in 2 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $15,325. It mainly competes with the Chevrolet Sonic, the Scion iQ, and the Nissan Versa Note for that price. Between 2 trims, the Honda Fitoffers a single powertrain. It is a 1.5L inline-4 gas engine making 117 horsepower and 106 lb-ft of torque. However, there is a choice between a 5-speed manual and a 5-speed automatic. The Honda Fitreaches 60 MPH from zero in 9.5 seconds on its base engine. The Honda Fit can manage a combined fuel economy between 29 and 31 MPG depending on the powertrain. While we're on the topic of choices, the 7 striking colors the Honda Fit comes in really pull you towards itself. 

Buying Advice

The Honda Fit is a great hatchback that now comes with a few upgraded features which are all included in the Sport trim and also comes with a sport automatic with navigation configuration ($ 2,630) that includes the automatic transmission and the navigation interface.

Trims

    Base
    $15,325 onwards
    • 15-inch steel Wheels
    • A-Spec Sport Seats
    • AM/FM stereo
    • Cloth Seat trim
    • Front manual air conditioning
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Seek-Scan Radio
    Sport
    $17,060 onwards
    • 16-inch machined aluminum Wheels
    • Front Fog/driving lights

Compare to similar cars

Price

$15,325- $19,690

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.15

Horsepower

117 hp @ 6600 rpm

Torque

106 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

Capacity

5

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$15,500- $23,500

Gasoline

7.6

101 hp @ 6500 rpm

98 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

4

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$17,300- $18,550

Gasoline

7.81

138 hp @ 6300 rpm

123 lb.-ft. @ 4850 rpm

4

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$14,530- $16,860

Gasoline

7.27

100 hp @ 6000 rpm

98 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

5

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$19,990- $26,080

Gasoline

7.33

188 hp @ 5600 rpm

177 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

5

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$15,345- $17,050

Gasoline

7.29

128 hp @ 6000 rpm

125 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

5

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$15,265

Gasoline

7.18

94 hp @ 6000 rpm

89 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

4

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$14,115- $17,200

Gasoline

7.34

106 hp @ 6000 rpm

103 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm

5

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$18,845- $21,715

Gasoline

7.84

132 hp @ 6000 rpm

128 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

5

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2012 Honda Fit vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    8.3 sec16.5 sec115 mph
    7.7 sec--
    2012 Scion XD

    Ranked #3

    8.72 sec--
    8.8 sec--
    9 sec17 sec-
    9.05 sec--

    2012 Honda Fit vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      28 mpg33 mpg29 mpg10.6 gal.286.2/349.8 mi.
      2012 Scion IQ

      Ranked #1

      36 mpg37 mpg37 mpg8.5 gal.306/314.5 mi.
      2012 Fiat 500

      Ranked #2

      27 mpg38 mpg33 mpg10.5 gal.315/399 mi.
      30 mpg38 mpg33 mpg11.1 gal.333/421.8 mi.
      2012 Mazda 2

      Ranked #3

      28 mpg35 mpg32 mpg11.3 gal.327.7/395.5 mi.
      27 mpg37 mpg31 mpg13.2 gal.356.4/488.4 mi.

      2012 Honda Fit vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        161.6 in.66.7 in.60 in.6 in.98.4 in.
        171.9 in.69.5 in.61 in.5.8 in.102.4 in.
        166.1 in.70.5 in.55.1 in.5.6 in.104.3 in.
        162.4 in.69.5 in.61.8 in.7 in.99.6 in.
        2012 Mazda 2

        Ranked #5

        155.5 in.66.7 in.58.1 in.5.1 in.98 in.
        2012 Scion XD

        Ranked #6

        154.7 in.67.9 in.59.4 in.6.5 in.96.9 in.

        2012 Honda Fit vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          20.6 cu.ft.90.8 cu.ft.57.3 cu.ft.
          10.5 cu.ft.86.7 cu.ft.35.9 cu.ft.
          19.8 cu.ft.94.2 cu.ft.49.4 cu.ft.
          2012 Scion XD

          Ranked #4

          10.5 cu.ft.84.5 cu.ft.35.7 cu.ft.
          2012 Fiat 500

          Ranked #5

          9.5 cu.ft.75.6 cu.ft.30.1 cu.ft.
          2012 Mazda 2

          Ranked #6

          13.3 cu.ft.87.1 cu.ft.27.8 cu.ft.

          2012 Honda Fit vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            57.3 cu.ft.20.6 cu.ft.57.3 cu.ft.72 ft.
            2012 Scion XD

            Ranked #2

            35.7 cu.ft.10.5 cu.ft.35.7 cu.ft.-
            25.7 cu.ft.15.3 cu.ft.25.7 cu.ft.-
            14.2 cu.ft.15.5 cu.ft.14.2 cu.ft.-
            49.4 cu.ft.19.8 cu.ft.49.4 cu.ft.-
            2012 Fiat 500

            Ranked #6

            30.1 cu.ft.9.5 cu.ft.30.1 cu.ft.-

            2012 Honda Fit vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              --2496 lbs.
              1500 lbs.850 lbs.2844 lbs.
              2012 Scion XD

              Ranked #2

              --2625 lbs.
              2012 Fiat 500

              Ranked #2

              --2363 lbs.
              -1009 lbs.2959 lbs.
              --2295 lbs.

              2012 Honda Fit Hatchback Problems, Issues, Complaints, Recalls, and which year to avoid?

              11

              Recalls

              1

              Investigations

              112

              Complaints
              Overall Safety Rating
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