Used 2018 Honda Fit for sale 

The 2018 Honda Fit is available in four variants: LX, Sport, EX, and EX-L. All Honda Fit trim levels come powered with a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine. The engine further sends power to the front wheels. Except for the EX-L trim level, all Fit trims come with a standard six-speed manual or optional CVT automatic. Only the EX-L trim is available with automatic transmission. The EX-L with CVT comes with some advanced safety features like forwarding collision warning with emergency automatic braking, lane departure warning and intervention, and adaptive cruise control.

The LX trim is the base trim and offers a multi-angle rearview camera, 6-speed manual transmission, Magic rear seats, and 15-inch steel wheels. The New sport trim adds more sporty surfaces, a 7-inch touchscreen, paddle shifters, and Honda Sensing (safety features). 

The EX trim adds to the LX trim with Honda Sensing, Tech features, a power moonroof, and 16” wheels. The EX-L adds to the LX trim with much more premium features including leather-trimmed interiors, heated front seats, and the optional navigation system.

Each 2018 Honda Fit trim level is powered by a 1.5-liter 4-cylinder making 130 hp and 114 lb-ft of torque. The engine is paired to a manual transmission with the option of CVT and both transmissions direct power to the front wheels.

The Inline 4 cylinder comes with Honda's Variable timing Control and i-VTEC, which makes good power delivery.

The Kia Rio and the Honda fit both make 130 hp not the most powerful of the above cars. Then comes the Toyota Yarras making 106 hp and the least powerful of the above cars is the Chevrolet Spark making 98 hp. 

2018 Honda Fit Acceleration and Performance

The 2018 Honda Fit does the 0-60 mph in 8.8 seconds, standing quarter-mile time in 17.1 seconds, and will achieve its top speed of 127 mph. This car is a daily driver and not a hot hatch so its 0-60 time will not matter.

The Kia Rio does the 0 to 60 mph the fastest, setting a time of 8.5 seconds. Following this is the Honda Fit with a time of 8.8 seconds, the Toyota Yarras setting a time of 10.2 seconds, and then comes the Chevrolet Spark which does 0 to 60 mph in a time of 10.7 seconds. The same order is maintained in the standing quarter-mile.

2018 Honda Fit Ride and Handling

Believe it or not, the 2018 Honda Fit is fun to drive. The car is quick and responsive in this class, but Honda's practicality makes it stand out in comparison to its core competitors. For 2018, the carmaker has tuned Honda Fit's suspension to deliver better agility and practicality while driving. The steering feels above average and the seats are quite comfortable than the older Fit models.

2018 Honda Fit Braking Performance

The 2018 Honda fit comes with disc brakes in the front with 10.3 in rotors and drum brakes on the rear which measures to be 7.9 inches. These brakes are good enough to bring the hatchback to a stop from 60 mph in 126 feet.

And terms of stopping distance the Kia Rio has the shortest with a distance of 119 feet. Following this is the Chevrolet spark setting a distance of 123 feet, the Toyota Yarris setting a distance of 124 feet, and then comes the Honda fit with a distance of 126 feet.

The EPA-rated mpg figures of the Honda Fit are 33 mpg in the city, 40 mpg on the highway, and 36 mpg combined, with the CVT. When equipped with 6-speed manual 29 mpg city, 36 highway, 31 combined. Honda equips the Fit with a 10.6-gallon fuel tank. 

The Honda Fit provides the most range of 381 miles combined. Following this is the Kia Rio 380 miles combined then comes the Toyota Yarris with 355 miles combined range and the least of my range is offered by the Chevrolet Spark of 297 miles.

On the inside, the Honda fit can seat five people comfortably. The legroom is plenty even on the receipt, unlike other hatchbacks. Across all trims in the front row seats feature bucket seats with a 6-way manually adjustable driver seat and a 4-way manually adjustable front passenger seat. The rear seat has the feature to also recline and this is manually done.

The best cream features cloth upholstery and as you go higher up in the trims up to the EX-L trim you will also get leather upholstery as standard. Single zone air-conditioning is available across all trains and can be manually adjusted. Other features include a manual tilt steering wheel, front and rear cupholders, and power windows.

In terms of front legroom, the Kia Rio offers the most with 42.1 inches. Then comes the Chevrolet Spark with 41.7 inches, the Honda Fit with 41.4 inches, and then the Toyota Yaris with 40.6 inches. When it comes to rear legroom, The Honda Fit provides 39.3 inches which are nearly 6-inches more than its competition. 

2018 Honda Fit Infotainment System

Irrespective of the trim you select, you get standard technology such as a backup camera, Bluetooth, and steering-wheel audio controls. The base trim features a standard 5-inch infotainment system that lacks touch capability but all other trim levels get a fully functional 7-inch touchscreen coiled with a physical knob for volume setting.

The infotainment system also features Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, with one USB port available as standard.

2018 Honda Fit Cargo Capacity

The Honda Fit gets you 16.6 cubic feet of cargo area with all seats up and with the seats down, which is plenty for your everyday items and even a medium suitcase or two. The cargo space increases once you fold down the rear seats, they fold down in 60/40 configuration, to 52.7 cubic feet.

The Kia Rio offers 17 cu-ft. of trunk room and is the most. Following this is the Honda Fit with 16.6 cu-ft., the Toyota Yaris with 15.3 cu-ft. and then the Chevrolet Spark with 11.1 cu-ft. 

Now in its 3rd generation, the 2018 Honda Fit has dropped its boring retro design and adapted a fresh new front fascia that makes its look more sporty than its peers. The front gets sleek headlamps and sloppy wind-shield, making the appearance modern and aerodynamic. Even the rear part looks sporty with the linear tail lights. When you move to the top-spec trim levels like EX and EX-L, you get welcomed with fog lights, 16-inch black alloy wheels,and extra chrome inserts on the front grille and liftgate. 

While the Sports trim adds more esports flair to the exterior with the addition of a more aggressive front spoiler, orange stripping, black wheels, a rear diffuser, and a chrome exhaust tip. 

The NHTSA has given the Honda Fit a safety rating of 5-stars out of a possible 5. The IIHS has given the hatchback “good” in all tests except for headlights where it got a “poor” There are many safety features included in the new Honda Fit, some of them are:

• Passenger-side blind spot camera (Honda LaneWatch)
• Forward collision warning with brake assist
• Adaptive cruise control
• Lane departure warning
• Lane keep assist
• Rearview camera
• Electronic stability control
• Side-impact beams 
• Low tire pressure warning

Honda Fit vs Chevrolet Spark

The Chevrolet Spark is an adorable city car. It has a premium interior along with a user-friendly infotainment system. Compared to Honda Fit, the Chevy Spark isn't well-proportioned. The car lacks in cargo volume and offers less cabin space and passenger space. On the other hand, the Honda Fit offers the ultimate practicality and space for five passengers.

Honda Fit vs Toyota Yaris

Just like its sedan sibling, the Toyota Yaris is good in its hatchback body type. The Honda Fit offers more space in the rear, better performance, and even better range. This makes the 2018 Honda Fit much more attractive than the Yaris hatchback.

Honda Fit vs Kia Rio

Kia has left no stone unturned in attracting buyers for its Rio hatchback. Because of its attractive price slab, budget car buyers are attracted to the 2018 Kia Rio. The Honda Fit might be the most spacious and practical compared to the Kia Rio and has better performance as well. 

The Honda Fit is an affordable, efficient, and powerful Japanese car. It lives by an example of delivering a versatile car with good comfort and safety features. The safety bundle offered by Honda is up to date. The car is sporty enough to attract young buyers across the country.