Against 529 other 4-cyl cars rated 2018–2020, the Fit beats their 27.1 mpg average by 8.9 mpg, about $350 a year.
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
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Kia Soul gets 30 mpg, the Subaru Impreza 31.7 mpg and the Fiat 500L 25 mpg, next to 36 mpg for the 2020 Fit. The Fit is the cheapest of them to run: $469 a year less than the Fiat 500L.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2020) | $0.089 |
| Fuel per year | $1,067 |
| Fuel over five years | $5,335 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2018–2020 | −$350 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $1,885 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2020 Honda Fit gives up 7 mpg in town: 40 on the highway against 33 in the city, $204 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2020) | 33 mpg | $1,164 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 40 mpg | $960 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +7 mpg (21%) | 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.
| 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 2020 Honda Fit get?
36 mpg combined, 33 city and 40 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2007 the Fit has averaged 33.3 mpg.
Is the 2020 Fit more efficient than the 2019?
About the same: 36 against 36 mpg combined.
Which Fit year has the best gas mileage?
The 2020, at 36 mpg combined (33 city, 40 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
Does the Fit get better gas mileage than the Kia Soul?
Yes: 36 mpg for the 2020 Fit against 30 for the 2021 Kia Soul, about $213 a year less to run.
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