Honda Fit

Fuel economy, running costs and specs by model year

The Honda Fit appears in this database in 5 model years, from 2016 to 2020, offered with gasoline power. Combined economy ranges from 31 to 36 MPG across those years, with annual fuel costs of $1,800 to $2,100 at 15,000 miles.

Fuel economy by year

YearCombinedAnnual fuelVersions
201632-36 MPG$1,800-$2,0503
201732-36 MPG$1,800-$2,0503
201831-36 MPG$1,800-$2,1003
201931-36 MPG$1,800-$2,1003
202031-36 MPG$1,800-$2,1003

How it compares

Against the average small station wagons in this dataset (about 35 MPG), the Fit sits roughly 2 MPG below that mark on average, making it a thirstier-than-average choice for its class.

Five-year fuel cost

Fuelling a Fit for five years at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis costs roughly $9,000 to $10,500, averaging about $9,750 across the versions here. That is the energy bill alone — it excludes insurance, maintenance and depreciation, which for most owners together exceed what goes into the tank.

The range within the range

Economy across the Fit varies by about 5 MPG between its most and least frugal versions, which run on gasoline. Engine size, turbocharging, drivetrain and even wheel size explain most of that gap, so when you shop a used Fit check which version you are looking at before comparing its running cost to another car.

How it changed over time

Between 2016 and 2020 the Fit's average combined economy slipped from about 34 to 34 MPG. Redesigns, new engines and added hybrid or electric versions are usually what move the number, so the year you choose can matter as much as the model.

Best year for fuel economy

The 2017 Fit has the strongest average combined economy in this database at about 34 MPG, while the 2018 is the lowest at about 33 MPG. If running cost is your priority, that is the year to target on the used market; later years may add equipment or safety features instead.

2020 Fit at a glance

VersionEngineFuelCombined
Fit1.5L 4-cylGasoline36 MPG
Fit1.5L 4-cylGasoline33 MPG
Fit1.5L 4-cylGasoline31 MPG

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