Choosing your ideal car can sometimes feel like crafting a wish list – picking the perfect color, selecting the right rims, and dreaming about the best accessories or sound systems. However, the actual purchase is often dictated by your budget, unless you’re okay with taking on a lot of debt and high monthly payments. If you have a generous budget, you might end up driving a Ferrari or Porsche without a second thought.
But if you’re more budget-conscious and value a car’s durability and versatility, then Honda is the brand for you.
**Something for Everyone**
Honda has a wide range of high-quality cars to fit various budgets. They offer SUVs like the Pilot, CR-V, and the Crosstour. For mid-size sedan options, look at the Honda Accord. If you’re after an eco-friendly choice, check out the CR-Z hybrid. And if you need an affordable, reliable compact car, the Honda Civic, a celebrated Car of the Year winner, should be on your list.
But if you want a car that matches the CR-V for cargo space, beats the Accord in rear legroom, conserves fuel like the CR-Z, and matches the Civic in safety and value, Honda has another option: the 2015 Honda Fit. Despite being a compact car, it does it all. Check it out at a Honda dealership to see for yourself.
**Space to Spare: The Honda Fit’s Biggest Advantage**
The 2015 Honda Fit stands out among sub-compact cars with its impressive cargo space. With 52.7 cubic feet of space and fold-flat rear seats, this small car can handle a lot – from mountain bikes and surfboards to luggage, large dogs, and even 8-foot purchases from the hardware store. In terms of transforming space, the Honda Fit is like the Optimus Prime of cars.
To give you some perspective, the compact SUV Honda CR-V offers 70.9 cubic feet of cargo space with the back seats down, while the Crosstour offers 51.3 cubic feet. The Fit’s 52.7 cubic feet even surpasses the Crosstour.
Passengers also benefit from the Fit’s spacious design, with 39.3 inches of rear legroom, which is more than the Accord’s 38.5 inches.
**Friendly to Your Wallet**
The Honda Fit is also impressive when it comes to fuel efficiency and value for money. It has a new 1.5-liter inline four-cylinder engine, paired with either a six-speed manual or an automatic transmission with CVT, delivering a lively performance.
This efficient engine produces a solid 130 horsepower and 114 lb-ft of torque, making it one of the best in its class. The Fit’s fuel efficiency is excellent, with ratings of 29/37 mpg for the manual, 33/41 mpg for the automatic LX, and 32/38 mpg for the automatic EX and EX-L.
In comparison, the Honda Civic’s 1.8-liter engine, though slightly more powerful with 13 additional horsepower, isn’t as economical due to the size differences between the two models.
**Final Thoughts**
At first, I wondered if it was fair to compare the compact Honda Fit to larger cars and SUVs. However, it’s clear that this little dynamo can outperform many bigger vehicles. The Fit’s ability to combine space and efficiency in a compact package makes it a winner.