Honda Fit vs Volkswagen Super Beetle
Overview | |
MSRP$16,190 | MSRP |
Average price$12,520 | Average price |
Listings1970 | Listings16 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
Reviews SummaryOnce upon a time, buying a new car on a budget meant scraping the bottom of the barrel. Sure, it had a “low, low” price to get you in the door, but for that price, you did not get a whole lot of car. For most of its existence, the “econo-box” was a much-lamented auto segment. But times have changed. Automakers like Honda and Toyota have committed to offering small, affordable new cars that are safe, comfortable, and filled with features one would commonly associate with more upscale cars. The standard-bearer for this effort is the 2018 Honda Fit. A car like this can make you ask, “Do I really need any more car?” In the past year or more, we’ve tested dozens of new compact crossovers. And at the risk of sounding like a broken record, they are all basically high-riding hatchbacks. Their high ground clearance suggests capability, but in reality, accomplishes little more than what a hatchback already does. In that context, it's refreshing to see a car like the 2018 Honda Fit. It has cargo space that not only rivals but exceeds that of some compact crossovers. It also boasts many of the tech and safety features of those pseudo-SUVs. And it accomplishes all this in a small hatchback layout that makes for a great city car. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.5L 128 hp I4 | Engine |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive Train |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity |
Horsepower128 hp @ 6600 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City33 | MPG City |
MPG Highway40 | MPG Highway |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.5L 128 hp I4 | Engine Name |
Torque113 lb-ft @ 4600 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower128 hp @ 6600 rpm | Horsepower |
DrivetrainFWD | Drivetrain |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City33 | MPG City |
MPG Highway40 | MPG Highway |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space16.6 cu ft | Cargo Space |
Curb Weight2568 lbs | Curb Weight |
Height60.0 in | Height |
Length161.4 in | Length |
Width67.0 in | Width |
Wheelbase99.6 in | Wheelbase |
Maximum Payload915 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $16,190 | |
Average price | $12,520 | |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.5 | 4.6 |
Expert reviews | 7.7 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | Once upon a time, buying a new car on a budget meant scraping the bottom of the barrel. Sure, it had a “low, low” price to get you in the door, but for that price, you did not get a whole lot of car. For most of its existence, the “econo-box” was a much-lamented auto segment. But times have changed. Automakers like Honda and Toyota have committed to offering small, affordable new cars that are safe, comfortable, and filled with features one would commonly associate with more upscale cars. The standard-bearer for this effort is the 2018 Honda Fit. A car like this can make you ask, “Do I really need any more car?” In the past year or more, we’ve tested dozens of new compact crossovers. And at the risk of sounding like a broken record, they are all basically high-riding hatchbacks. Their high ground clearance suggests capability, but in reality, accomplishes little more than what a hatchback already does. In that context, it's refreshing to see a car like the 2018 Honda Fit. It has cargo space that not only rivals but exceeds that of some compact crossovers. It also boasts many of the tech and safety features of those pseudo-SUVs. And it accomplishes all this in a small hatchback layout that makes for a great city car. | |
Video | No video found | |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.5L 128 hp I4 | |
Drive Train | FWD | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | |
Horsepower | 128 hp @ 6600 rpm | |
MPG City | 33 | |
MPG Highway | 40 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.5L 128 hp I4 | |
Torque | 113 lb-ft @ 4600 rpm | |
Horsepower | 128 hp @ 6600 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 33 | |
MPG Highway | 40 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.6 cu ft | |
Curb Weight | 2568 lbs | |
Height | 60.0 in | |
Length | 161.4 in | |
Width | 67.0 in | |
Wheelbase | 99.6 in | |
Maximum Payload | 915 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | |
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