The Honda Fit does 33.3 mpg combined (30.3 city, 37.2 highway), which works out to about $1,153 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Against other 4-cyl cars it sits above the average of 25.7 mpg.
Every Honda Fit engine, compared
The Honda Fit was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4-cyl | 30.3 / 37.2 | 2007–2020 | $1,153 |
What that actually costs
The Honda Fit burns a gallon every 33.3 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 360 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.096 |
| Fuel per year | $1,153 |
| Fuel over five years | $5,765 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars | −$341 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $1,885 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Honda Fit gives up 6.9 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 37.2 out there against 30.3 in town, a 23% drop worth $235 a year. A wide gap punishes stop-and-start traffic; a narrow one means the car doesn't care where you drive it.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City | 30.3 mpg | $1,267 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 37.2 mpg | $1,032 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +6.9 mpg (23%) | Typical for its type |
How the Fit changed over the years
The Fit peaked in 2020 at 36 mpg (33 city, 40 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2013 at 31 — 5 mpg apart, or $172 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2020 car does 36. Jumps usually mark a new generation or a new engine; dips often mean a heavier body or added all-wheel drive.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 33 / 40 | 1 | $1,067 | |
| 2019 | 33 / 40 | 1 | $1,067 | |
| 2018 | 33 / 40 | 1 | $1,067 | |
| 2017 | 33 / 40 | 1 | $1,067 | |
| 2016 | 33 / 40 | 1 | $1,067 | |
| 2015 | 33 / 40 | 1 | $1,067 | |
| 2013 | 28 / 35 | 1 | $1,239 | |
| 2012 | 28 / 35 | 1 | $1,239 | |
| 2011 | 28 / 35 | 1 | $1,239 | |
| 2010 | 28 / 35 | 1 | $1,239 | |
| 2009 | 28 / 35 | 1 | $1,239 | |
| 2008 | 28 / 34 | 1 | $1,239 | |
| 2007 | 28 / 34 | 1 | $1,239 |
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How we count
This page rests on 13 EPA ratings of the Honda Fit — 1 engine across 2007–2020. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $1,885. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the Honda Fit get?
33.3 mpg combined on average — 30.3 in the city and 37.2 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 2007–2020.
How much does a Honda Fit cost in fuel per year?
About $1,153 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $5,765 over five years, or 0.096 dollars a mile.
Which Fit engine is the most economical?
The 1.5L 4-cyl at 33.3 mpg.
Is the Fit good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other 4-cyl cars it sits above the average of 25.7 mpg, computed across 4765 ratings.
Are these real-world Fit figures?
No — they are EPA laboratory ratings, the same ones printed on the window sticker, and EPA's own annual fuel estimate for the Honda Fit is $1,885 against the $1,153 we compute at 12,000 miles. Expect a little worse in practice: the spread between the city and highway figures is smaller than the spread between two drivers of the same one.
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