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Honda Fit vs. Toyota Prius

In comparing the Honda Fit's and the Toyota Prius'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, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. The Toyota Prius has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Honda Fit's and the Toyota Prius's specifications and ratings, the Honda Fit is a better car than the Toyota Prius.

Honda Fit vs. Toyota Prius Pricing

A used 2020 Honda Fit ranges from $17,571 to $24,745 while a used 2020 Toyota Prius is priced between $21,106 to $32,597.

Honda Fit vs. Toyota Prius Resale/Retained Value

Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Honda Fit loses 29.8 percent of its value and the Toyota Prius loses 41.8 percent of its value. This means the Honda Fit retains 12 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Toyota Prius.

Honda Fit vs. Toyota Prius Quality Rating

The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Honda Fit is 9.3 out of 10 while the Toyota Prius' quality rating is 9.2 out of 10. This results in the Honda Fit being ranked 1 out of 28 Best Hatchbacks and the Toyota Prius being ranked 1 out of 25 Best Hybrid Cars.

Honda Fit vs. Toyota Prius Reliability Rating

iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Honda Fit is 8.6 out of 10. For the Toyota Prius the reliability rating is 9.1 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Prius a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Honda Fit.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison

For engine performance, the Honda Fit’s base engine makes 130 horsepower, and the Toyota Prius base engine makes 121 horsepower. The Fit is rated to deliver an average of 31 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 382 miles. The Prius is rated to deliver an average of 56 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 599 miles. This gives the Toyota Prius the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Honda Fit. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison

The Toyota Prius, a hybrid 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 Comparison

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

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Pricing

New Asking Price:

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Used Asking Price:

$17,571 - $24,745

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

29.8%

Pricing

New Asking Price:

-

Used Asking Price:

$21,106 - $32,597

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

41.8%

Honda Fit Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

9.3 / 10

Reliability:

8.6 / 10

Retained Value:

9.2 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

Toyota Prius Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

9.2 / 10

Reliability:

9.1 / 10

Retained Value:

8.4 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

Honda Fit Rankings

Best Hatchbacks

1 / 28

Best Hatchbacks for Tall People

1 / 28

Hatchbacks with Best Resale Value

1 / 28

Subcompact Cars with Best Resale Value

1 / 17

Subcompact Cars with the Most Cargo Space

1 / 17

Best Japanese Hatchbacks

1 / 10

Small Cars with Best Resale Value

2 / 43

Best Subcompact Cars

2 / 17

Best Subcompact Cars for Tall People

2 / 17

Best Japanese Subcompact Cars

2 / 6

Best Small Cars

3 / 43

Best Small Cars for Tall People

3 / 43

Safest Small Cars

3 / 43

Small Cars with the Most Cargo Space

3 / 43

Best Japanese Small Cars

3 / 18

Hatchbacks with the Most Cargo Space

4 / 28

Most Reliable Small Cars

7 / 43

Subcompact Cars with the Most Horsepower

7 / 17

Most Comfortable Subcompact Cars

10 / 17

Most Comfortable Hatchbacks

12 / 28

Most Comfortable Small Cars

21 / 43

Hatchbacks with the Most Horsepower

23 / 28

Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

32 / 43

Toyota Prius Rankings

Best Hybrid Cars

1 / 25

Best Hybrid Cars for Tall People

1 / 25

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars

1 / 25

Safest Hybrid Cars

1 / 25

Best Japanese Hybrid Cars

1 / 11

Best Hybrid Small Cars

1 / 8

Best Hybrid Small Cars for Tall People

1 / 8

Hybrid Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

1 / 8

Best Hybrid Compact Cars

1 / 7

Best Hybrid Compact Cars for Tall People

1 / 7

Best Hybrid Hatchbacks

1 / 7

Best Hybrid Hatchbacks for Tall People

1 / 7

Hybrid Compact Cars with the Most Horsepower

1 / 7

Best Hybrid Cars for the Money

1 / 5

Best Japanese Hybrid Hatchbacks

1 / 4

Best Japanese Hybrid Small Cars

1 / 4

Best Japanese Hybrid Compact Cars

1 / 3

Hybrid Compact Cars with Best Resale Value

2 / 7

Hybrid Hatchbacks with the Most Horsepower

2 / 7

Hybrid Small Cars with Best Resale Value

3 / 8

Hybrid Cars with Best Resale Value

4 / 25

Hybrid Hatchbacks with Best Resale Value

4 / 7

Most Comfortable Hybrid Hatchbacks

4 / 7

Most Affordable Hybrid Hatchbacks

4 / 5

Best Gas Mileage Hybrid Cars

5 / 25

Most Comfortable Hybrid Small Cars

5 / 8

Most Comfortable Hybrid Compact Cars

5 / 7

Most Affordable Hybrid Cars

6 / 15

Most Affordable Hybrid Compact Cars

6 / 6

Most Affordable Hybrid Small Cars

6 / 6

Hybrid Cars with the Most Horsepower

12 / 25

Most Comfortable Hybrid Cars

13 / 25

Available Body Styles

Hatchback

Available Body Styles

Hatchback

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Hybrid

Honda Fit Trim Levels

EX, EX-L, LX, Sport

Toyota Prius Trim Levels

L Eco, LE, LE AWD-e, Limited, XLE, XLE AWD-e

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

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

130 hp @ 6600 rpm

Torque:

114 foot-lbs @ 4600 rpm

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

0.052 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

121 hp @ 5200 rpm

Torque:

Not yet available

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

0.040 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):


29 / 36 / 31

Range (city/hwy):

307 / 382 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

1.8 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

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


58 / 53 / 56

Range (city/hwy):

655 / 599 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Android Auto:

Available

Apple Car Play:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Navigation System:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple Car Play:

Standard

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Navigation System:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Safety Equipment

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 Equipment

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

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

Overall Interior Volume:

112.3 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.4 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.3 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

55 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.4 inches

Rear Leg Room:

33.4 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

53 inches

Cargo Space:

27.4 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

120.5 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:

3010 lbs

Width:

69.3 inches

Height:

57.9 inches

Length:

180 inches

Wheelbase:

106.3 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.1 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:

15.0 x 6.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P195/65R15

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