2018 Honda Fit

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$16,190 - $21,520
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

Senior Editor,

Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Roomy interior.

Limited feature in the base trim.

New Sport trim.

Sporty design.

Rear drum brakes.

Facelift.

Composed handling.

Slightly noisy drive.

New multimedia system

Specs & Features

$16,990

price

128 hp @ 6600 rpm

horsepower

113 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm

torque

Continuously Variable Transmission

transmission

1.5L 4cyl CVT

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

For the year 2018, Honda has decided to slightly tweak the front fascia of their in-demand compact hatchback, the Fit. Honda has also introduced a Sport trim this time but it’s just a visual upgrade from the base variant that comprises a sporty body kit, matching orang pinstripe and stitching, gloss black finish, a chrome exhaust tip, and 16-inch alloy wheels.

The 2018 Honda Fit carries a 1.5-liter inline-4 engine that produces 130 hp and 114 lb-ft of torque when equipped with the standard six-speed manual transmission or opting for the CVT will get you 128 hp and 113 lb-ft of torque. When compared to the previous model years, the Honda Fit feels more refined and feature-packed with standard offerings such as keyless entry, rearview camera, and Bluetooth connectivity just to name a few, all for the base price of $16,190. Rivals like the Chevrolet Spark, the Toyota Yaris, and the Kia Rio are strong but just don’t match what the Honda Fit manages to offer in terms of performance and practicality.

 

Buying Advice

The all-new infotainment system is user-friendly and even though the suspensions are set to feel sporty, they handle the road imperfection effortlessly. The Honda Fit offers one of the most powerful engines in the class but a little extra torque would have spiced things up. We recommend picking the EX trim which costs $2,000 more than the base L trim but definitely is worth the hike as it comes with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto along with the additional tech that makes the Fit a better package.

Trims

    LX
    $16,190 onwards
    • Engine: 1.5L 4cyl CVT
    • Horsepower: 128 hp @ 6600 rpm hp
    • Torque: 113 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 8.8 sec
    • Top Speed: 118 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 36 mpg
    Sport
    $17,500 onwards
    • Engine: 1.5L 4cyl FWD 6M
    • Horsepower: 130 hp @ 6600 rpm hp
    • Torque: 114 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 8.2 sec
    • Top Speed: 118 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 31 mpg
    EX
    $18,160 onwards
    • Engine: 1.5L 4cyl FWD 6M
    • Horsepower: 130 hp @ 6600 rpm hp
    • Torque: 114 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 8.2 sec
    • Top Speed: 118 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 31 mpg
    EX-L
    $20,520 onwards
    • Engine: 1.5L 4cyl FWD CVT
    • Horsepower: 128 hp @ 6600 rpm hp
    • Torque: 113 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 8.8 sec
    • Top Speed: 118 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 33 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$16,190- $21,520

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

6.41

Horsepower

130 hp @ 6600 rpm

Torque

114 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm

Capacity

5

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$13,050- $17,475

Gasoline

5.92

98 hp @ 6200 rpm

94 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

4

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$16,200- $23,795

Gasoline

7.09

130 hp @ 6300 rpm

118 lb.-ft. @ 4850 rpm

5

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$13,395- $17,590

Gasoline

5.47

78 hp @ 6000 rpm

74 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

5

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$15,635- $19,060

Gasoline

6.21

106 hp @ 6000 rpm

103 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm

5

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2018 Honda Fit vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    8.2 sec16.4 sec118 mph
    2018 Kia Soul

    Ranked #1

    7.5 sec15.8 sec116 mph
    8.9 sec17 sec-
    10.4 sec18.0 sec-
    12.2 sec18.8 sec-

    2018 Honda Fit vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      29 mpg36 mpg31 mpg10.6 gal.307.4/381.6 mi.
      37 mpg41 mpg36 mpg9.2 gal.303.6/377.2 mi.
      30 mpg39 mpg33 mpg9.2 gal.261/351 mi.
      30 mpg36 mpg33 mpg11.1 gal.333/399.6 mi.
      2018 Kia Soul

      Ranked #4

      25 mpg30 mpg27 mpg14.2 gal.340.8/426 mi.

      2018 Honda Fit vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        161.4 in.67 in.60 in.4.4 in.99.6 in.

        2018 Toyota Corolla IM

        Ranked #1

        170.5 in.69.3 in.55.3 in.5.5 in.102.4 in.
        2018 Kia Soul

        Ranked #2

        163 in.70.9 in.63.5 in.5.9 in.101.2 in.

        2018 Toyota Prius C Hybrid

        Ranked #4

        159.8 in.67.5 in.58.7 in.5.5 in.100.4 in.
        155.5 in.66.7 in.59.4 in.5.5 in.98.8 in.
        149.4 in.65.6 in.59.4 in.6.3 in.96.5 in.

        2018 Honda Fit vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          16.6 cu.ft.95.7 cu.ft.52.7 cu.ft.
          2018 Kia Soul

          Ranked #2

          18.8 cu.ft.101 cu.ft.49.5 cu.ft.
          17.2 cu.ft.86.2 cu.ft.47 cu.ft.
          11.1 cu.ft.83 cu.ft.27.2 cu.ft.
          15.3 cu.ft.84.4 cu.ft.16 cu.ft.

          2018 Honda Fit vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            SourceCompare
            52.7 cu.ft.16.6 cu.ft.52.7 cu.ft.
            47 cu.ft.17.2 cu.ft.47 cu.ft.
            16 cu.ft.15.3 cu.ft.16 cu.ft.
            2018 Kia Soul

            Ranked #4

            49.5 cu.ft.18.8 cu.ft.49.5 cu.ft.
            27.2 cu.ft.11.1 cu.ft.27.2 cu.ft.

            2018 Honda Fit vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -915 lbs.2522 lbs.
              2018 Kia Soul

              Ranked #1

              8900 lbs.-2884 lbs.
              -5955 lbs.2246 lbs.
              -892 lbs.2018 lbs.
              -845 lbs.2315 lbs.

              2018 Honda Fit Hatchback Problems, Issues, Complaints, Recalls, and which year to avoid?

              3

              Recalls

              0

              Investigations

              103

              Complaints
              Overall Safety Rating
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