Used 2013 Honda Fit for sale 

The 2013 Honda Fit continues to be on offer with only two basic trim options, with the higher Sport trim getting an optional navigation system, which adds $1,750 to the car. The base trim gets all the necessities that one might need daily, while the Sport trim adds a bit of premium element to the Fit. It falls in a price range that extends from $16,215 for its base variant and goes up to $18,800 for its top-rack variant.

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Honda has not offered a lot of options with this entry-level hatchback. The base trim hardly gets any creature comforts and provides a pretty bland experience, and hence it is recommended to opt for the higher Sport trim which adds a lot more value to the car and yet only costs marginally more than the base variant.

The Honda Fit is powered by a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine which is mated to either a 5-speed manual or automatic transmission. The engine produces a healthy 117 hp and 106 lb-ft of torque, and all of the power is sent to the front wheels only.

The performance from this powertrain is fine, although the automatic transmission’s slow speed does spoil the experience when trying to have some fun with the car. The hatchback touches the 60 mph mark in 9.1 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 16.8 seconds.

The Ford Fiesta is considerably more affordable than the Honda Fit, and also has a higher engine output which translates to much quicker acceleration performance. The Toyota Yaris on the other hand is priced on par with the Honda, and despite having lower engine output, has acceleration timings similar to that of the Fit.

The Honda Fit’s engine has started to show its age, and alongside the lackluster performance, it also has a pretty mediocre efficiency. The EPA rated the 2013 Honda Fit for 27 mpg in the city and 33 mpg on the highway, with the combined fuel efficiency rated for 29 mpg. The 10.6-gallon fuel tank is also on the smaller side, which limits the maximum driving range to just over 300 combined miles on a single tank of gas. 

The Ford Fiesta hatchback is also the most efficient car in this comparison alongside being the quickest. It also employs the largest gas tank and hence holds over 400 miles of highway cruising range. The Yaris has marginally higher fuel consumption and a marginally smaller gas tank as compared to the Fiesta, however, it manages to perform better than Honda with a combined range of 355 miles.

The cabin of the 2013 Fit has a pretty stylish design even with today’s standards, but the quality of materials isn’t up to the mark.

Although there is plenty of room for all the passengers at the front and rear alongside the abundant luggage capacity, the lack of driver seat height adjustment could cause issues for shorter drivers. The hatchback comes with a cargo capacity of 20.6 cubic feet.

There is no competition when it comes to the amount of space that Honda Fit has to offer, both in terms of cabin space and cargo capacity. The Ford Fiesta has more legroom to offer at the front, while the Yaris is more accommodating at the back. The luggage space is pretty similar for both the Fiesta and Yaris, whereas the Honda easily passes them with a class-leading overall capacity of 57.3 cubic feet. Major interior features include- 

• Cloth reclining front bucket seats
• 60/40 split rear Magic Seat w/underseat storage compartment
• Tilt & telescopic steering column 
• Perforated leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Cruise control
• 4 cargo area tie-down anchors

How is the 2013 Honda Fit Hatchback’s infotainment system?

The infotainment system offered on the Honda Fit is pretty basic as per the modern standards, but there is an optional navigation system on offer that adds value to the otherwise simple and minimalistic cabin.

The inclusion of Bluetooth and voice recognition adds functionality when on the move. Major infotainment features available with the hatchback are-

• AM/FM/CD audio system w/MP3/WMA playback
• 6-speaker 160W audio system
• Honda satellite-linked navigation system
• Bluetooth HandsFreeLink
• Voice recognition
• USB audio interface
• Roof-mounted antenna

The Honda Fit has been on sale in this generation for a while now, and the exterior design kind of shows it as well. That being said, it is not bad looking in any way.

The short and sloping hood with a chunky bumper and angular headlight look stylish, and so do the sharply designed rear tail lights. The large glass area improves visibility and makes the car feel even more airy and spacious. 

The Toyota Yaris is the most compact car in this comparison and yet offers a wheelbase on par with the other two cars. That being said, the Honda Fit offers tons of more space inside its cabin with the same-sized wheelbase. The Fiesta has the best ground clearance to offer, while the Yaris rides lowest to the ground, although the difference isn’t that substantial. Major exterior highlights include-

• Multi-reflector halogen headlamps w/tinted chrome bezels
• Fog lights
• Body-colored folding power mirrors
• Rear roofline spoiler
• Side underbody spoilers
• 16-inch machine-polished alloy wheels

Honda is known for its safe and reliable cars, and the Fit continues that tradition with pretty solid safety test scores to back it. The 2013 Fit scores a 4-star overall rating out of the possible 5-stars from the NHTSA, and it also is named the ‘Top Safety Pick’ by the IIHS. There are various safety features employed in the Fit, and some of those are listed below. 

• Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) w/traction control
• Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure
• Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
• Dual-stage multiple threshold front airbags
• Dual front side-impact airbags w/passenger side occupant position detection system
• Front & rear side curtain airbags
• Tire pressure monitoring system

Honda Fit vs Toyota Yaris

There are various areas of speculation where the Toyota Yaris does fall behind the Honda Fit. Even though the Fit is considerably heavier amongst the two, Fit gets a more powerful engine with comparable fuel efficiency. Inside the two, Fit gets a more spacious cabin with gracious amounts of headspace in both rows. Trunk capacity is also in favor of the Fit with the overall length of the Yaris being a little smaller.

Honda Fit vs Kia Rio

The lighter Kia Rio is filled with much more power than the Fit but does not use it well. These both clock similar timings when put to test. Even in terms of fuel economy the two stack closely. In terms of space, Kia might be wider but the Fit is taller and stores more luggage in the back.

Honda Fit vs Hyundai Accent

Both the subcompact cars fair closely as the Hyundai does seem to be closely related to the Kia. Hyundai packs much more elegance on the exterior as well as the interior. The materials inside the Hyundai is where one would like to be.

The Honda Fit may not be the top option for compact hatchback buyers when considering the latest technology, powerful performance, or high efficiency, but the level of practicality that the Honda Fit offers is scores ahead of anybody in the industry. All in all, a few more latest features and higher efficiency could seal the deal for Honda to make the Fit once again the gold standard in this segment. For now, better options are available in the market.