Honda Fit MPG by year — every rating on record
The Honda Fit has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 13 model years, from 2007 to 2020. Across those years its best rated version returned 36 mpg (2015) and its thirstiest returned 29 mpg (2007). The EPA record holds 39 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Station Wagons.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 3 | 31 mpg | 29 mpg | #1 of 16 (100th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Station Wagons |
| 2008 | 3 | 31 mpg | 29 mpg | #1 of 18 (100th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Station Wagons |
| 2009 | 3 | 31 mpg | 29 mpg | #2 of 20 (95th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Station Wagons |
| 2010 | 3 | 31 mpg | 29 mpg | #3 of 22 (90th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Station Wagons |
| 2011 | 3 | 31 mpg | 29 mpg | #3 of 23 (91th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Station Wagons |
| 2012 | 3 | 31 mpg | 29 mpg | #3 of 23 (91th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Station Wagons |
| 2013 | 3 | 31 mpg | 29 mpg | #4 of 17 (81th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Station Wagons |
| 2015 | 3 | 36 mpg | 32 mpg | #2 of 17 (94th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Station Wagons |
| 2016 | 3 | 36 mpg | 32 mpg | #2 of 18 (94th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Station Wagons |
| 2017 | 3 | 36 mpg | 32 mpg | #6 of 24 (78th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Station Wagons |
| 2018 | 3 | 36 mpg | 31 mpg | #7 of 23 (73th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Station Wagons |
| 2019 | 3 | 36 mpg | 31 mpg | #8 of 23 (68th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Station Wagons |
| 2020 | 3 | 36 mpg | 31 mpg | #8 of 20 (63th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Station Wagons |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Honda Fit placed highest in 2007 at #1 of 16, and lowest in 2019 at #8 of 23. It spent 13 of its 13 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 39 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | SIDI | 29 | 36 | 31 | 371.0 | 9.6 | $2,000 | 286 | 7/10 |
| 2020 | 1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S7) Regular | SIDI | 31 | 36 | 33 | 348.5 | 9.0 | $1,900 | 267 | 7/10 |
| 2020 | 1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | SIDI | 33 | 40 | 36 | 319.4 | 8.3 | $1,750 | 246 | 8/10 |
| 2019 | 1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | SIDI | 29 | 36 | 31 | 371.0 | 9.6 | $2,000 | 281 | 7/10 |
| 2019 | 1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S7) Regular | SIDI | 31 | 36 | 33 | 348.5 | 9.0 | $1,900 | 267 | 8/10 |
| 2019 | 1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | SIDI | 33 | 40 | 36 | 319.4 | 8.3 | $1,750 | 246 | 8/10 |
| 2018 | 1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | SIDI | 29 | 36 | 31 | 371.0 | 9.6 | $2,000 | 282 | 7/10 |
| 2018 | 1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Regular | SIDI | 31 | 36 | 33 | 348.5 | 9.0 | $1,900 | 267 | 8/10 |
| 2018 | 1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | SIDI | 33 | 40 | 36 | 319.4 | 8.3 | $1,750 | 246 | 8/10 |
| 2017 | 1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | SIDI | 29 | 36 | 32 | 359.4 | 9.3 | $1,950 | 281 | 7/10 |
| 2017 | 1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S7) Regular | SIDI | 32 | 37 | 34 | 338.2 | 8.8 | $1,850 | 260 | 8/10 |
| 2017 | 1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | SIDI | 33 | 40 | 36 | 319.4 | 8.3 | $1,750 | 247 | 8/10 |
| 2016 | 1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | SIDI | 29 | 36 | 32 | 359.4 | 9.3 | $1,950 | 282 | 8/10 |
| 2016 | 1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S7) Regular | SIDI | 32 | 37 | 34 | 338.2 | 8.8 | $1,850 | 261 | 8/10 |
| 2016 | 1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | SIDI | 33 | 40 | 36 | 319.4 | 8.3 | $1,750 | 250 | 8/10 |
| 2015 | 1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | SIDI | 29 | 36 | 32 | 359.4 | 9.3 | $1,950 | 282 | 8/10 |
| 2015 | 1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S7) Regular | SIDI | 32 | 37 | 34 | 338.2 | 8.8 | $1,850 | 261 | 8/10 |
| 2015 | 1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | SIDI | 33 | 40 | 36 | 319.4 | 8.3 | $1,750 | 250 | 8/10 |
| 2013 | 1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 1.5L 4-cyl | 27 | 33 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,150 | 305 | 8/10 |
| 2013 | 1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Regular | 1.5L 4-cyl | 27 | 33 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,100 | 305 | 8/10 |
| 2013 | 1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 1.5L 4-cyl | 28 | 35 | 31 | 371.0 | 9.6 | $2,000 | 292 | 8/10 |
| 2012 | 1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 1.5L 4-cyl | 27 | 33 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,150 | 306.44827586206895 | n/a |
| 2012 | 1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Regular | 1.5L 4-cyl | 27 | 33 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,100 | 296.23333333333335 | n/a |
| 2012 | 1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 1.5L 4-cyl | 28 | 35 | 31 | 371.0 | 9.6 | $2,000 | 286.6774193548387 | n/a |
| 2011 | 1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 1.5L 4-cyl | 27 | 33 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,150 | 306.44827586206895 | n/a |
| 2011 | 1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Regular | 1.5L 4-cyl | 27 | 33 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,100 | 296.23333333333335 | n/a |
| 2011 | 1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 1.5L 4-cyl | 28 | 35 | 31 | 371.0 | 9.6 | $2,000 | 286.6774193548387 | n/a |
| 2010 | 1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 1.5L 4-cyl | 27 | 33 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,150 | 306.44827586206895 | n/a |
| 2010 | 1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Regular | 1.5L 4-cyl | 27 | 33 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,100 | 296.23333333333335 | n/a |
| 2010 | 1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 1.5L 4-cyl | 28 | 35 | 31 | 371.0 | 9.6 | $2,000 | 286.6774193548387 | n/a |
| 2009 | 1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 1.5L 4-cyl | 27 | 33 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,150 | 306.44827586206895 | n/a |
| 2009 | 1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Regular | 1.5L 4-cyl | 27 | 33 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,100 | 296.23333333333335 | n/a |
| 2009 | 1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 1.5L 4-cyl | 28 | 35 | 31 | 371.0 | 9.6 | $2,000 | 286.6774193548387 | n/a |
| 2008 | 1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Regular | 1.5L 4-cyl | 27 | 33 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,150 | 306.44827586206895 | n/a |
| 2008 | 1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 1.5L 4-cyl | 27 | 34 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,100 | 296.23333333333335 | n/a |
| 2008 | 1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 1.5L 4-cyl | 28 | 34 | 31 | 371.0 | 9.6 | $2,000 | 286.6774193548387 | n/a |
| 2007 | 1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Regular | 1.5L 4-cyl | 27 | 34 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,150 | 306.44827586206895 | n/a |
| 2007 | 1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 1.5L 4-cyl | 27 | 35 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,100 | 296.23333333333335 | n/a |
| 2007 | 1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 1.5L 4-cyl | 28 | 34 | 31 | 371.0 | 9.6 | $2,000 | 286.6774193548387 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 → 2015 | 31 → 36 mpg | +5 mpg | 319 gal |
What Fit fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2020 Honda Fit burns 319 to 371 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $958 | $1,113 | $155 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,118 | $1,298 | $180 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,278 | $1,484 | $206 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2020 model year is $1,750 to $2,000 a year in fuel, or $2,500 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Small Station Wagons
Across the 142 nameplates EPA classifies as Small Station Wagons, the median best combined rating is 27 mpg. At 36 mpg the Honda Fit is 9 mpg better the median, which is worth about $373 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Small Station Wagons rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Honda nameplates
Every Honda model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.