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.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
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
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13 out of / 25Available 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