The Honda Fit does 44.6 mpg combined (43.9 city, 46.2 highway), which works out to about $861 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Engine choice matters more than you'd think: Electric does 118 mpg while 1.5L 4-cyl does 33.3 — a difference of $828 a year. Against other 4-cyl cars it sits above the average of 25.4 mpg.
Every Honda Fit engine, compared
Picking the right version of the same car often saves more fuel than picking a different car altogether. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | 132 / 105 | 2013–2014 | $325 | |
| 1.5L 4-cyl | 30.3 / 37.2 | 2007–2020 | $1,153 |
What that actually costs
Miles per gallon is an abstraction; the fuel bill is not. Here it is in money, at 12,000 miles a year and $3.20 a gallon.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.072 |
| Fuel per year | $861 |
| Fuel over five years | $4,305 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars | −$651 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $1,720 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The gap between city and highway figures tells you whom the car suits. 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 | 43.9 mpg | $875 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 46.2 mpg | $831 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +2.3 mpg (5%) | Narrow — equally happy either way |
How the Fit changed over the years
Combined figure by model year. 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 | |
| 2014 | 132 / 105 | 1 | $325 | |
| 2013 | 80 / 70 | 2 | $515 | |
| 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
Fuel-economy figures come from EPA fueleconomy.gov — the same laboratory numbers printed on the window sticker. We don't adjust them; real-world consumption depends on how and where you drive.
What we add is money. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon — change either and the ranking stays, only the size of the bill moves. Cost per mile is the same figure divided out, useful when comparing a commute against a weekend car.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the Honda Fit get?
44.6 mpg combined on average — 43.9 in the city and 46.2 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 2007–2020.
How much does a Honda Fit cost in fuel per year?
About $861 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $4,305 over five years, or 0.072 dollars a mile.
Which Fit engine is the most economical?
The Electric at 118 mpg, against 33.3 for the 1.5L 4-cyl — a difference of about $828 a year.
Is the Fit good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other 4-cyl cars it sits above the average of 25.4 mpg, computed across 6877 ratings.
Are these real-world figures?
No — they are EPA laboratory ratings, the same ones on the window sticker. Real consumption depends on driving style, terrain, load and weather, and is typically a little worse.