Honda Fit vs. Scion tC
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Honda Fit and Scion tC 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 Fit and the Scion tC.
When comparing the Honda Fit's and the Scion tC's specifications and ratings, the Honda Fit has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and interior volume. The Scion tC has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Honda Fit's and the Scion tC's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2009 Honda Fit ranges from $4,548 to $11,993 while a used 2009 Scion tC is priced between $3,991 to $9,206.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Honda Fit’s base engine makes 117 horsepower, and the Scion tC base engine makes 161 horsepower. The Fit is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 350 miles. The tC is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 392 miles.This gives the Honda Fit the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Scion tC the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Honda Fit has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Scion tC has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room and front leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Honda Fit has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$14,550
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact Cars)
$11,982
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
$9,970 - $14,550
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$17,000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$7,866
Price Range:
$4,548 - $11,993
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact Cars)
$6,101
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
$5,325 - $7,866
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
70
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
146,386
# Good or Great Deals:
20
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$6,473
Price Range:
$3,991 - $9,206
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
19
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
147,011
# Good or Great Deals:
2
Honda Fit Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.2 / 10
Reliability:
8.4 / 10
Retained Value:
9.3 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Scion tC Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda Fit
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Scion tC
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
17.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
3.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
1.4 - 17.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.4
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Honda Fit Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 43Ranking
1 out of / 43Ranking
1 out of / 21Ranking
2 out of / 43Ranking
2 out of / 43Ranking
2 out of / 21Ranking
3 out of / 43Ranking
5 out of / 43Ranking
9 out of / 43Ranking
15 out of / 43Ranking
32 out of / 43Scion tC Rankings
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Honda Fit Trim Levels
Base, Sport, Sport w/Navi
Scion tC Trim Levels
Base
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
117 hp @ 6600 rpm
Torque:
106 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.047 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
161 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
162 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.055 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
27 / 33 / 29
Range (city/hwy):
286 / 350 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 27 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
290 / 392 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Power outlet:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
52.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
39 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
51.3 inches
Cargo Space:
20.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
111.4 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
50 inches
Cargo Space:
12.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
97.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2489 lbs
Width:
66.7 inches
Height:
60 inches
Length:
161.6 inches
Wheelbase:
98.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2932 lbs
Width:
69.1 inches
Height:
55.7 inches
Length:
174 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.2 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Blue
Blue Sensation Pearl / Tidewater Blue Metallic
Red
Milano Red
Silver
Storm Silver Metallic
White
Taffeta White
Gray
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sand Pearl / Gloss Black
Blue
Blue Ribbon Metallic / Waveline Pearl
Red
Sizzling Crimson Mica
Silver
Classic Silver Metallic
White
Super White
Gray
Flint Mica
Interior Colors
Gray
Grey
Interior Colors
Gray
Dark Grey
