FIAT 500 vs. Honda Fit

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the FIAT 500 and Honda Fit contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the FIAT 500 and the Honda Fit.

In comparing the FIAT 500's and the Honda Fit's specifications and ratings, the FIAT 500 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars and base engine power. The Honda Fit has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the FIAT 500's and the Honda Fit's specifications and ratings, the Honda Fit is a better car than the FIAT 500.

Pricing: A used 2019 FIAT 500 ranges from $12,190 to $20,758 while a used 2019 Honda Fit is priced between $13,444 to $21,996.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the FIAT 500 loses 28.9 percent of its value and the Honda Fit loses 19.9 percent of its value. This means the Honda Fit retains 9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the FIAT 500.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the FIAT 500 is 8.1 out of 10 while the Honda Fit's quality rating is 9.2 out of 10. This results in the FIAT 500 being ranked 25 out of 43 Best Small Cars and the Honda Fit being ranked 2 out of 43.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the FIAT 500 is 7.6 out of 10. For the Honda Fit the reliability rating is 8.4 out of 10. This gives the Honda Fit a slight advantage in reliability compared to the FIAT 500.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the FIAT 500’s base engine makes 135 horsepower, and the Honda Fit base engine makes 130 horsepower. The 500 is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 347 miles. The Fit is rated to deliver an average of 31 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 382 miles. This gives the Honda Fit the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the FIAT 500. The 500 uses premium unleaded, and the Fit uses regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are subcompact cars, the Honda Fit has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Honda Fit has higher safety ratings than the FIAT 500, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.