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Honda Fit vs. Scion tC Review

How the Honda Fit stacks up against the Scion tC - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Honda Fit
Price Range: $14,750 - $16,410
2010 Scion tC
Price: $17,000
Honda Fit vs. Scion tC Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the Scion to the dealership as the Honda Fit. The Scion tC will tax your gasoline budget significantly more than the Honda Fit will. In terms of gas mileage, the Honda Fit bests the Scion. The Honda Fit isn't much less pricey than the Scion tC regarding MSRP. The Honda Fit will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the Scion tC.

Utility
Neither the Scion tC nor the Honda has a marked advantage as far as seating capacity.

Convenience
The Honda Fit's fuel tank will need to be replenished somewhat more often than the unit in the Scion tC.

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

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Scion tC than the Fit because of its larger tank. The Honda Fit and the Scion tC compete for the same parking spaces. The Scion tC's longer wheelbase will likely result in a smoother, more stable ride; on the flip side, the Honda may give a more maneuverable feel in daily traffic.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Scion tC packs quite a punch and will knock the Honda Fit down a few rungs. On the flip side, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Fit and the Scion definitely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Scion tC's engine is tremendously bigger than the Honda's. Bear in mind that more massive engines may use more gasoline than smaller ones. The Scion tC packs quite a punch compared to the Honda in terms of torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration. Torque equals pickup, and the tC will have picked up and gone by the time the Fit finally gets moving.

Warranty
The Honda Fit and the Scion tC have the same basic warranty.

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