Volkswagen Beetle vs. Honda Fit

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Volkswagen Beetle 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 Volkswagen Beetle and the Honda Fit.

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

Pricing: A used 2019 Volkswagen Beetle ranges from $16,991 to $29,599 while a used 2019 Honda Fit is priced between $13,444 to $21,996.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Volkswagen Beetle loses 31 percent of its value and the Honda Fit loses 19.9 percent of its value. This means the Honda Fit retains 11.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Volkswagen Beetle.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Volkswagen Beetle is 8.8 out of 10 while the Honda Fit's quality rating is 9.2 out of 10. This results in the Volkswagen Beetle being ranked 11 out of 43 Best Small Cars and the Honda Fit being ranked 2 out of 43.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Volkswagen Beetle is 7.9 out of 10. For the Honda Fit the reliability rating is 8.4 out of 10. This gives the Honda Fit a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Volkswagen Beetle.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Volkswagen Beetle’s base engine makes 174 horsepower, and the Honda Fit base engine makes 130 horsepower. The Beetle is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 479 miles. The Fit is rated to deliver an average of 31 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 382 miles.This gives the Honda Fit the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Volkswagen Beetle the advantage in maximum range. 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, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Volkswagen Beetle, a compact car, has the advantage in the area of front shoulder room.

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