Honda Fit vs. Pontiac G5 Review

Utility
The Honda Fit and the Pontiac G5 can accommodate the same number of passengers.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Pontiac G5 packs quite a wallop and will knock the Honda Fit down a few rungs. However, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Pontiac than the Honda Fit because of its bigger tank. The Fit and the Pontiac G5 compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
You will quite certainly have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Honda Fit than with the Pontiac G5.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs about the same to get the Honda Fit to the dealership as the Pontiac G5. The Pontiac won't tax your gasoline budget considerably more than the Honda Fit will. The Pontiac won't save you much money at the pump compared to the Honda Fit. In terms of MSRP, the Pontiac G5 costs considerably more than the Honda Fit.

Handling
With their similar turning circles, the Pontiac G5 and the Fit most certainly handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Pontiac G5 has a bigger engine than the Fit. Note that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. Torque equals pickup, and the Pontiac G5 will have picked up and gone by the time the Honda Fit finally gets moving. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Pontiac G5 is significantly more powerful than the Honda Fit.

Comfort
Taller drivers will substantially enjoy the extra head room in the Honda Fit's front cabin compared to the Pontiac G5. The ampler interior dimensions of the Honda Fit make it substantially roomier for your passengers than the Pontiac G5.

Warranty
The Pontiac and the Fit have the same basic warranty.