Used 2020 Honda Fit for sale 

Since its major redesign in 2018, the Honda Fit carries over with no noticeable changes for the year 2020. Likewise, the 2020 Honda Fit is available in four different trims. The lineup begins with the base LX model, which costs a little over $16,000. For that kind of money, the base Honda Fit features several necessary attributes, like Cruise Control and Hill Start Assist, which makes it a fairly rounded package. The Sport variant adds cosmetic features like stiffer suspension, underbody spoilers and looks outstanding. We shall witness an upgraded version of Honda Fit for the 2021 model year which has been already released in Japan. 

The mid-level EX trim builds on the features from the base variant to further improve value. At the top of the trim ladder lies the EX-L variant of the Fit, and for a price of $20,620 offers great value for money. With upmarket features like leather seats, leather steering wheel and a power moonroof, the EX-L variant might only be slightly more expensive than the base models of some hatchbacks it goes against but feels a lot more premium.

Trim	LX	Sport	EX	EX-L
MSRP (MT)	$16,190	$17,120	---	---
MSRP (CVT)	$16,990	$17,920	$19,060	$20,620
Key Features	ECO Assist system	Adds/Upgrades to LX	Adds/Upgrades to Sport	Adds/Upgrades to EX
	HandsFreeLink	Apple CarPlay	SiriusXM Radio	Leather seats
	Cruise control	HondaLink	Honda Sensing	Leather-wrapped steering wheel
	Hill-start assist	Android Auto	Honda Lane Watch	Heated front seats
	5-inch LCD screen	Underbody spoilers	One-touch power moonroof with tilt feature	Heated, body-colored power side mirrors
	4-speaker audio system	7-inch touchscreen	Pandora Compatibility	Smart Entry with Walk-Away auto lock
		6-speaker audio system	1.5-Amp USB Smartphone/Audio interface

Which trim to go for?

The Honda Fit is a fun-to-drive, everyday commuter that delivers excellent efficiency with relative performance and comfort. In order to get the best out of your Honda Fit opt for the EX-L variant and get the additional Honda Factory Performance package that adds higher-performance suspension, external body parts, HFP stickers, sports pedals, a titanium shift lever, and blacked-out alloy wheels.

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Under the hood of all 2020 Honda Fit models lies a 1.5-liter inline four-cylinder engine that can be mated to either a six-speed manual gearbox or a continuously variable automatic transmission. Rated at 128 hp and 113 lb.-ft. torque for the automatic variants, and 130 hp and 114 lb.-ft. torque for the manual units, the Fit’s four-pot motor feels lively enough to comfortably haul this subcompact around. Though don’t expect it to excite or enthrall you as power delivery isn’t instant or in excess.

The six-speed manual unit is standard on the LX and Sport variants but they do offer the option to avail the other CVT unit. On the other hand, the EX and EX-L variants can be had only with the 2-speed CVT with no option to choose the manual gearbox. Regardless of that choice, power from the 1.5-liter four-cylinder is sent only to the front wheels of all Fit models.

Models	Honda Fit Hatchback	Kia Rio Hatchback	Toyota Yaris Hatchback	Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback
MSRP	$16,990	$16,690	$17,750	$19,420
Engine	1.5L Inline-4	1.6L Inline-4	1.5L Inline4	1.4L Inline-4
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD
Transmission	2-speed CVT w/OD	2-speed CVT w/OD	6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual	6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
Power	128hp@6,600rpm	120hp@6,300rpm	106hp@6,000rpm	138hp@4,900rpm
Torque	113lb-ft@4,600rpm	112lb-ft@4,500rpm	103lb-ft@4,000rpm	148lb-ft@1,850rpm

The Chevrolet Sonic is the heaviest hatch of the lot. Consequently, it also gets the beefiest engine in this lineup. At 138 hp, the Sonic Hatchback’s 1.4-liter engine is the most potent on paper.

How fast is the Honda Fit?

The Honda Fit is most enjoyable with its six-speed manual as it allows you to manipulate power sent to the front wheels. Also, the manually driven Fit makes slightly more power than the ones equipped to the CVT. That automatic unit is more efficiency-minded, and even though shifts are on-point all the time, they are in no way fast.

Still, the Honda Fit’s 1.5-liter engine is one of the most potent ones you will find in subcompacts of the same clique. This results from Honda’s i-VTEC and Variable Timing Control technology, which makes for a punchy power delivery high up in the rev band and better efficiency at lower speeds. So the Honda Fit slowly but surely picks up pace to leave other hatches behind.

Model	Honda Fit Hatchback	Kia Rio Hatchback	Toyota Yaris Hatchback	Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback
0-60 MPH	8.6 sec	8.9 sec	10.2 sec	8.5 sec
Quarter Mile	16.8 sec	16.9 sec	17.8 sec	16.4 sec
Top Speed	115 MPH	114 MPH	115 MPH	108 MPH
Engine	1.5L Inline-4	1.6L Inline-4	1.5L Inline4	1.4L Inline-4

The Chevrolet Sonic is the only hatch whose engine makes more power than the one on the Honda Fit. Consequently, it is also the fastest in this lineup. Even the Kia Rio's 1.6-liter four-cylinder shows a lot of zeal. Trailing behind all the hatches is the sluggish 1.5-liter engine of the Toyota Yaris.

What about the braking performance of the Honda Fit?

Braking on the Honda Fit is adequate for such a sedate subcompact. The pedal feels soft and is also easy to operate. However, just like its acceleration, braking on the Honda Fit is never sudden. It's decent for a hatchback this small and we aren't complaining about it either.

The CVT variants of this Honda feature automated emergency braking which makes those panic braking scenarios feel like a relatively sedate task. In case braking is not your strongest suit, it is adviced that you stick to the CVT.

Model	Honda Fit Hatchback	Kia Rio Hatchback	Toyota Yaris Hatchback	Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback
Brake Rotors Front	10.3"	11.0"	10.2"	10.8"
Brake Rotors Rear	7.9"	8.0"	9.0"	9.0"
Curb Weight	2568 lbs	2762 lbs	2396 lbs	2896 lbs
60-0 MPH	126 ft	119 ft	N/A	124 ft

The Kia Rio hatchback gets the best brakes in this business. It may not be a lightweight, but its brakes do a phenomenal job shedding this hatch’s speed quicker than any other subcompact.

What about its driving dynamics?

Even before you begin to drive the Honda Fit, you can simply judge by its appearance that this Honda is not meant to create menace on the race track or on a drag strip. Nonetheless, Fit’s smaller wheelbase and compact dimensions mean that it is relatively agile. But its standard suspension setup and numb steering don’t deliver the kind of confidence required while diving in and out of curves.

However, that translates to a competent city cruiser. Despite its smaller size, the Honda Fit absorbs most bumps well. At the same time, the lightly-weighted steering wheel means this Honda remains fairly composed while cruising. While peak mid-range torque ensures minimal shifts in traffic, power higher up on the rev-range makes up for remarkable haul ability at highway speeds.

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How reliable is the 2020 Honda Fit?

All inline-fours are pretty fuel-efficient and the Honda Fit is no exception. While its sluggish performance also translates to improved efficiency, Honda’s i-VTEC and Variable Timing Control features allow the Fit to be even thriftier. The only complain for the Fit that we have against it, is it's fuel tank capacity. However, the good gas mileage allows for enough overall driving range.

Model	Honda Fit Hatchback	Kia Rio Hatchback	Toyota Yaris Hatchback	Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback
MPG (City)	33	33	32	26
MPG (Highway)	40	41	40	34
MPG (Combined)	36	36	35	29
Fuel Capacity	10.6 gallons	11.9 gallons	11.6 gallons	12.2 gallons
Range (City/Hwy/Combined)	307/322/381 miles	393/488/428 miles	371/464/406 miles	317/415/353 miles
Emission (Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/yr)	5.6	4.9	5.1	6.1

The Kia Rio and the Toyota Yaris hatchback both offer levels of efficiency that is at par with the Honda Fit. The Chevrolet Sonic offers the lowest driving range of this entire lot, owing to its motor which isn't the most fuel-efficient. The Yaris hatch's commendable efficiency somewhat makes up for its unimpressive performance but the Rio's larger tank capacity makes it most efficient.

For a subcompact, the Honda Fit is incredibly accommodating. But that doesn’t necessarily mean that it is just as comfortable. While roominess is plenty all around and the seats are wide, they lack the kind of support to ensure leisure over longer drives.

The standard cloth upholstery feels inexpensive, and the rest of the cabin is also lined with thin plastic, which is soft-touch but feels low-cost and bland. Opting for the EX-L variant wraps the seats and steering wheel in leather which makes the Fit’s cabin feel a lot more premium.

Model	Honda Fit Hatchback	Kia Rio Hatchback	Toyota Yaris Hatchback	Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback
Seating Capacity	5	5	5	5
Front Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)	39.5/54.8/41.4	38.9/54.1/42.1	38.2/53.2/41.9	41.8/53.4/41.8
Rear Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)	37.5/52.6/39.3	38.0/53.3/33.5	37.2/50.0/33.4	38.1/53.0/34.6

It is the Kia Rio hatch whose first row offers the most legroom. However, as far as roominess all around is concerned, no other subcompact impresses as much as the Honda Fit.

Does it come loaded with tech inside?

Standard on the base Honda Fit is a 5-inch non-touch LCD screen. Moving up the trim ladder, from the Sport variant onwards, will get you a 7-inch touchscreen display, which makes this Honda feel contemporary. The are several features aboard the 2020 Honda Fit.

Here is a list of few of the other features on the infotainment system:

• Multi-angle rearview camera
• Bluetooth
• Apple CarPlay
• Android Auto
• HondaLink
• Pandora compatibility
• SiriusXM radio

What about utility?

Despite a small wheelbase, the Honda Fit manages to free up enough space on the inside to offer exceptional practicality. A lot of which results from the Fit’s oval shape. Besides its spacious trunk, the second-row magic seats can also be configured to maximize storage.

The loading bay for the cargo area is low as well, making life a lot easier for people carrying a lot of luggage. That way this Honda makes up for what it lacks in quality by offering complete ease of access.

Model	Honda Fit Hatchback	Kia Rio Hatchback	Toyota Yaris Hatchback	Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback
Cargo Capacity	16.6 cu.ft.	17.4 cu.ft.	15.9 cu.ft.	19.0 cu.ft.

The Honda Fit does have an above-average boot space, but it’s not quite as big as what the Chevrolet Sonic hatch or Kia Rio hatch has to offer. It is actually more practical only than its arch-nemesis, the Yaris.

What creature comforts are on offer?

The cabin build quality might not be that upscale on the Honda Fit, but it doesn’t shy away from offering relevant features to improve comfort. These features include:

• 60/40 split 2nd-row magic seats
• Eco Assist system
• Cruise control
• Multi-reflector halogen headlamps w/ auto on/off
• Air conditioning
• 4/6 speaker sound system
• 5 Amp USB smartphone/audio interface
• One-touch power moonroof
• Push-button start
• Heated front seats

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The Honda Fit looks nothing like any other subcompact out there. In fact, its shape might have you confused for a minivan. Its overall oval design not only maximizes interior space but also improves aerodynamics for better fuel efficiency. So the Honda Fit may lack form but is plenty functional.

The front fascia of the Fit is typical Honda. While halogen headlamps surround the chrome strip Honda grille, the hood bulges upwards from the sides to give the Fit a meaner appearance. Along the sides, linear and appealing sculpts add aerodynamic enhancements. At the rear, exaggerated taillights give this Honda a slight appeal.

Model	Honda Fit Hatchback	Kia Rio Hatchback	Toyota Yaris Hatchback	Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback
Curb Weight	2568 lbs	2762 lbs	2396 lbs	2896 lbs
Length	161.4"	160.0"	161.6"	159.8"
Width	67.0"	67.9"	66.7"	68.3"
Height	60.0"	57.1"	58.9"	59.7"
Ground Clearance	N/A	5.5"	5.5"	N/A
Wheelbase	99.6"	101.6"	101.2"	99.4"

The Honda Fit is small even for a subcompact. It has the shortest wheelbase in this segment. Yet it boasts the most spacious cabin and a trunk that offers more storage than most.

What are the most eye-catching features?

The most notable exterior features of the 2020 Honda Fit that will make you look twice are:

• Halogen headlamps
• 16-inch black alloy wheels
• Body-colored power side mirrors
• Underbody spoilers
• Chrome exhaust finisher

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The Honda Fit compromises neither practicality nor safety. It gets enough equipment that redeem it respectable scores from authorities in term of passenger and driver safety. Even the base variant is well equipped with all the essential safety features. The features include:

• Multi-reflector halogen headlamps with auto on/off
• Advanced Compatibility Engineering body structure
• Security system with remote entry
• Fog lights
• Auto high-beam headlights
• Honda Lane Watch

Both IIHS and NHTSA have tested the 2020 Honda Fit and have given it perfect scores in their trials. Clearly, the Fit is very much like all the other Honda cars.

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Honda Fit Hatchback vs. Kia Rio Hatchback

The Kia Rio Hatchback is an interesting, little subcompact. Now, the Honda Fit might seem like it offers better value for money, but in reality, it’s Rio which turns out to be the better overall package. The Rio Hatchback offers a lot more features than the Honda Fit. Also, it looks and feels a lot more premium than the Fit. To top it all off, it offers the same level of efficiency as that Honda too. The Fit’s only upsides is its more accommodating cabin.

Honda Fit Hatchback vs. Toyota Yaris Hatchback

The Honda Fit is powered by a more potent engine than the one on the Yaris hatch. Still, the Fit offers better efficiency than the same. Then again this Honda is a lot more practical than that Toyota with its bigger boot, cabin and fuel tank. Also for the starting price of the Yaris Hatchback, you can get yourself the Sport variant of the Fit with the CVT, which just tips the odds in favor of the Honda Fit.

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If getting an extremely premium feel from your car as you lock yourself into it isn’t your top priority, there are hardly any other subcompacts on the market that capable of pulling off what the Honda Fit can. The 2020 Fit lives up to the promises of being a reliable everyday commuter, and that is exactly what Honda set off to do with this city-friendly Honda. In that aspect, the Kia Rio is one hard to beat hatch.