Honda Fit vs. Toyota Yaris Hatchback

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

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

Pricing: A used 2020 Honda Fit ranges from $13,464 to $23,554 while a used 2020 Toyota Yaris Hatchback is priced between $11,760 to $20,995.

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 Yaris Hatchback loses 25.5 percent of its value. This means the Honda Fit retains 4.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Toyota Yaris Hatchback.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Honda Fit’s base engine makes 130 horsepower, and the Toyota Yaris Hatchback base engine makes 106 horsepower. The Fit is rated to deliver an average of 31 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 382 miles. The Yaris Hatchback is rated to deliver an average of 35 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 464 miles. This gives the Toyota Yaris Hatchback the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Honda Fit. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are subcompact cars, the Honda Fit has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Toyota Yaris Hatchback has the advantage in the area of front leg room.

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