2015 Honda Civic vs. 2015 Honda Fit Review

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the back seat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Honda Fit than the Honda Civic, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between the Honda Civic and the Honda Fit in the front seats.

Convenience
The Honda Civic will require fewer stops at the gas station than the Honda Fit, making it more convenient to drive.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Honda Civic is somewhat more expensive than the Honda Fit. Another consideration is the Destination Charge, which is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle to the dealer from where it's built. The Honda Civic and the Honda Fit have similar Destination Charges.

Dimensions
Since the Honda Civic is much wider than the Honda Fit, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Honda Civic, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Honda Fit.

Drivetrain
With somewhat higher torque, the engine of the Honda Civic transmits a bit more power to the wheels than the Honda Fit.

Handling
The Honda Civic has about the same turning radius as the Honda Fit, allowing equal maneuverability in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Honda Civic is somewhat more powerful than the Honda Fit.

Utility
In terms of seating you'll be able to fit the same number of people in both the Honda Civic and the Honda Fit. The Honda Civic has significantly less cargo room than the Honda Fit, which may be a concern if you do a lot of warehouse shopping.

Warranty
The Honda Civic comes with essentially the same basic warranty as the Honda Fit.