Scion iQ vs. Honda Fit
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Scion iQ and Honda Fit 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 Scion iQ and the Honda Fit.
In comparing the Scion iQ's and the Honda Fit's specifications and ratings, the Scion iQ has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The Honda Fit has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Scion iQ's and the Honda Fit's specifications and ratings, the Honda Fit is a better car than the Scion iQ.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Scion iQ’s base engine makes 94 horsepower, and the Honda Fit base engine makes 130 horsepower. The iQ is rated to deliver an average of 37 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 315 miles. The Fit is rated to deliver an average of 32 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 392 miles.This gives the Scion iQ the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Honda Fit the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Honda Fit 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: The Honda Fit has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$15,665
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$15,650
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact Cars)
$16,447
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
$11,990 - $25,700
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
78,035
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$12,770
Price Range:
$8,350 - $16,997
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact Cars)
$10,531
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
$7,830 - $17,875
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
176
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
93,885
# Good or Great Deals:
82
Scion iQ Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Honda Fit Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.2 / 10
Reliability:
8.4 / 10
Retained Value:
9.3 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Scion iQ
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
4.4
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
2%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda Fit
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
4.4
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact Cars)
2.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
0.1 - 4.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
18.3%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.9
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
9.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
2.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
1.2 - 9.6
Scion iQ Rankings
Not yet available
Honda Fit Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 43Ranking
1 out of / 43Ranking
1 out of / 21Ranking
2 out of / 43Ranking
2 out of / 43Ranking
2 out of / 21Ranking
3 out of / 43Ranking
5 out of / 43Ranking
9 out of / 43Ranking
15 out of / 43Ranking
32 out of / 43Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Scion iQ Trim Levels
Base
Honda Fit Trim Levels
EX, EX-L, EX-L w/Navi, LX
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years
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):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
3 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:
94 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
89 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.044 hp per pound
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
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
36 / 37 / 37
Range (city/hwy):
306 / 315 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
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 / 37 / 32
Range (city/hwy):
307 / 392 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
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
Alloy wheels:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
35.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
28.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
50.2 inches
Cargo Space:
3.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
77.3 cubic feet
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2127 lbs
Width:
66.1 inches
Height:
59.1 inches
Length:
120.1 inches
Wheelbase:
78.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2513 lbs
Width:
67 inches
Height:
60 inches
Length:
160 inches
Wheelbase:
99.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 5.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P175/60R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P185/60R15
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sand Pearl
Blue
Pacific Blue Metallic
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Orange
Hot Lava
Purple
Black Currant Metallic
Silver
Classic Silver / Black Currant Metallic / Classic Silver Metallic
White
Blizzard Pearl
Red
Not available
Yellow
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Blue
Aegean Blue Metallic
Gray
Modern Steel Metallic
Orange
Not available
Purple
Not available
Silver
Alabaster Silver Metallic
White
White Orchid Pearl
Red
Milano Red
Yellow
Mystic Yellow Pearl
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Interior Colors
Black
Black