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Honda Fit vs. Subaru Forester

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

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

Pricing: A used 2020 Honda Fit ranges from $15,966 to $22,996 while a used 2020 Subaru Forester is priced between $19,471 to $29,298.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Honda Fit loses 19.9 percent of its value and the Subaru Forester loses 34.5 percent of its value. This means the Honda Fit retains 14.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Subaru Forester.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Honda Fit is 9.2 out of 10 while the Subaru Forester's quality rating is 8.6 out of 10. This results in the Honda Fit being ranked 2 out of 43 Best Small Cars and the Subaru Forester being ranked 6 out of 19 Best Small SUVs.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Honda Fit is 8.4 out of 10. For the Subaru Forester the reliability rating is 8.3 out of 10. This gives the Honda Fit a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Subaru Forester.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Honda Fit’s base engine makes 130 horsepower, and the Subaru Forester base engine makes 182 horsepower. The Fit is rated to deliver an average of 31 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 382 miles. The Forester is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 548 miles.This gives the Honda Fit the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Subaru Forester the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Subaru Forester, a crossover/compact SUV, 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, both the Honda Fit and the Subaru Forester have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$16,190

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact Cars)

$18,643

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact Cars)

$13,400 - $30,900

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$24,495

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)

$24,855

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)

$22,995 - $26,645

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$19,501

Price Range:

$15,966 - $22,996

Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact Cars)

$17,709

Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact Cars)

$12,372 - $25,883

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

96

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

56,164

# Good or Great Deals:

38

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$24,684

Price Range:

$19,471 - $29,298

Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)

$22,143

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)

$18,125 - $26,362

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

594

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

59,799

# Good or Great Deals:

220

Honda Fit Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

9.2 / 10

Reliability:

8.4 / 10

Retained Value:

9.3 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

Subaru Forester Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.6 / 10

Reliability:

8.3 / 10

Retained Value:

8.4 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda Fit

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

9.4

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact Cars)

6.9

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact Cars)

3.9 - 9.4

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

18.3%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Subaru Forester

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

7.1

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)

6.8

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)

5.9 - 9.4

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

10.1%



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

8.8

Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)

2

Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)

1 - 8.8

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

3.6

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

3.5

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

1.2 - 21

Honda Fit Rankings

Small Cars with Best Resale Value

1 / 43

Small Cars with the Most Legroom

1 / 43

Best Small Cars Under $20k

1 / 21

Best Small Cars

2 / 43

Safest Small Cars

2 / 43

Best Manual Transmission Small Cars

2 / 21

Small Cars with the Most Cargo Space

3 / 43

Most Reliable Small Cars

5 / 43

Best Small Cars for Tall People

9 / 43

Most Comfortable Small Cars

15 / 43

Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

32 / 43

Subaru Forester Rankings

Most Comfortable Small SUVs

1 / 19

Best Off-road Small SUVs

2 / 19

Best Small SUVs for Tall People

2 / 19

Best Crossover SUVs for Teens

2 / 7

Best Small SUVs for Teens

2 / 6

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

3 / 67

Small SUVs with Best Resale Value

4 / 19

Most Reliable Small SUVs

4 / 19

Best Crossover SUVs Under $30k

5 / 20

Small SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

5 / 19

Best Small SUVs Under $30k

5 / 14

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

6 / 67

Best Small SUVs

6 / 19

Best Small SUVs for Towing

6 / 19

Best Gas Mileage Small SUVs

7 / 19

Best Family Small SUVs

7 / 19

Best Small SUVs for the Money

8 / 13

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

10 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

10 / 30

Small SUVs with the Most Legroom

11 / 19

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

12 / 67

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

12 / 67

Small SUVs with the Most Horsepower

14 / 19

Most Affordable Small SUVs

15 / 19

Best Crossover SUVs

17 / 67

Best Family Crossover SUVs

17 / 67

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

19 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

24 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

26 / 67

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

28 / 59

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

32 / 67

Safest Crossover SUVs

33 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

49 / 67

Available Body Styles

Hatchback

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Honda Fit Trim Levels

EX, EX-L, LX, Sport

Subaru Forester Trim Levels

Base, Limited, Premium, Sport, Touring

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years / 36000 miles

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

130 hp @ 6600 rpm

Torque:

114 foot-lbs @ 4600 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.052 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

182 hp @ 5800 rpm

Torque:

178 foot-lbs @ 3700 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.053 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

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):


29 / 36 / 31

Range (city/hwy):

307 / 382 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Flat/Horizontally Opposed

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


26 / 33 / 29

Range (city/hwy):

432 / 548 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Alloy wheels:

Available

Android Auto:

Available

Apple CarPlay:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Internet Radio:

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Navigation System:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Available

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Heated Seats

Available

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Satellite radio:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Massage Seats:

N/A

Navigation System:

Standard

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Wifi:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Forward Collision Warning:

Available

Lane Departure Warning:

Available

Lane Keeping Assist:

Available

Pedestrian Detection:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.5 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.4 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

54.8 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.5 inches

Rear Leg Room:

39.3 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

52.6 inches

Cargo Space:

16.6 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

52.7 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

112.3 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

41.2 inches

Front Leg Room:

43.3 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

58.2 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.6 inches

Rear Leg Room:

39.4 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

57.2 inches

Cargo Space:

35.4 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

76.1 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

147.3 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

2522 lbs

Width:

67 inches

Height:

60 inches

Length:

161.4 inches

Wheelbase:

99.6 inches

Ground Clearance:

Not yet available

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3449 lbs

Width:

80.9 inches

Height:

67.5 inches

Length:

182.1 inches

Wheelbase:

105.1 inches

Ground Clearance:

8.7 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

15.0 x 6.0 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

185/60R15

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

225/60R17

Exterior Colors

Gray

Modern Steel Metallic

Silver

Lunar Silver Metallic

Black

Not available

Blue

Not available

Green

Not available

White

Not available

Exterior Colors

Gray

Magnetite Gray Metallic

Silver

Ice Silver Metallic

Black

Crystal Black Silica

Blue

Horizon Blue Pearl

Green

Jasper Green Metallic

White

Crystal White Pearl

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Not available

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Gray

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