Honda Fit vs. Toyota Corolla

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

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

Pricing: A used 2020 Honda Fit ranges from $13,464 to $23,554 while a used 2020 Toyota Corolla is priced between $12,900 to $22,082.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Honda Fit loses 20.6 percent of its value and the Toyota Corolla loses 31.3 percent of its value. This means the Honda Fit retains 10.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Toyota Corolla.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Honda Fit is 8.7 out of 10 while the Toyota Corolla's quality rating is 8.3 out of 10. This results in the Honda Fit being ranked 5 out of 37 Best Small Cars and the Toyota Corolla being ranked 8 out of 37.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Honda Fit is 8.2 out of 10. For the Toyota Corolla the reliability rating is 7.8 out of 10. This gives the Honda Fit a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Toyota Corolla.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Honda Fit’s base engine makes 130 horsepower, and the Toyota Corolla base engine makes 139 horsepower. The Fit is rated to deliver an average of 31 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 382 miles. The Corolla is rated to deliver an average of 33 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 502 miles. This gives the Toyota Corolla the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Honda Fit. Both models use regular unleaded.

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

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