Honda Civic vs. Honda Fit

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Honda Civic 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 Honda Civic and the Honda Fit.

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

Pricing: A used 2020 Honda Civic ranges from $18,594 to $34,562 while a used 2020 Honda Fit is priced between $15,966 to $22,996.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Honda Civic loses 23.5 percent of its value and the Honda Fit loses 19.9 percent of its value. This means the Honda Fit retains 3.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Honda Civic.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Honda Civic is 8.8 out of 10 while the Honda Fit's quality rating is 9.2 out of 10. This results in the Honda Civic being ranked 12 out of 43 Best Small Cars and the Honda Fit being ranked 2 out of 43.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Honda Civic is 8.4 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 Honda Civic.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Honda Civic’s base engine makes 174 horsepower, and the Honda Fit base engine makes 130 horsepower. The Civic is rated to deliver an average of 34 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 496 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 Civic the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Honda Fit. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Honda Civic, a compact car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Honda Fit, a subcompact car, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, rear head room and rear leg room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Honda Civic and the Honda Fit have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.