Honda Fit Generations, Specs and Which One to Buy

Overview of all Honda Fit generations from 2001 to present, with honda fit specs, power ranges, and picks for the best versions to buy.

The Honda Fit is a micro-class car produced from 2001 to the present, with outputs ranging from 86 to 132 hp across its history. It suits drivers who want a compact city car with a wide choice of gearboxes and both FWD and 4x4 layouts — and this guide to honda fit generations helps narrow down which version fits best.

Honda Fit generations

1 generation (2001–2008)

The first Honda Fit was built from 2001 to 2008 as a micro-class car with 8 modifications spanning 86–110 hp. Buyers could choose Manual, Automatic or CVT gearboxes and FWD or 4x4 drivetrains. The most widespread version was the Honda Fit 1.5 CVT (110 hp) with a 1496 cc engine, while the Honda Fit 1.5 AT topped the range at the same 110 hp with a conventional automatic.

2 generation (2007–2012)

The second generation ran from 2007 to 2012 and became the broadest lineup with 13 modifications, from 88 to 120 hp. Manual, Automatic and CVT transmissions were offered with FWD or 4x4. The Honda Fit 1.5 MT (120 hp) was the strongest of the generation, accelerating to 100 km/h in 9.5 s with fuel use of 8.1 l/100 km. At the economical end, the Honda Fit 1.3 CVT (100 hp) with its 1339 cc engine consumed just 5.3 l/100 km. A 114 hp 1.5 Manual hybrid was the mass-market pick.

3 generation (2013–2017)

The third generation, sold from 2013 to 2017, offered 9 modifications between 100 and 130 hp and the widest gearbox selection: Manual, Automatic, CVT and Automated manual, with FWD and 4x4. The Honda Fit 1.5 I-Shift (110 hp) hybrid with an automated manual gearbox was the volume version and reached 100 km/h in 8.4 s — the quickest acceleration figure in the model's data. The Honda Fit 1.5 CVT (130 hp) led the range on power, doing 0–100 km/h in 9.5 s at 6.5 l/100 km.

3 generation, restyling (2017–2020)

The restyled third generation was produced from 2017 to 2020 with 7 modifications from 100 to 132 hp, trimming the gearbox list to CVT and Manual. The Honda Fit 1.5 CVT (110 hp) hybrid was the mass version with a remarkable 2.9 l/100 km, while the Honda Fit 1.5 CVT (132 hp) delivered the highest output of the entire model history at 5.2 l/100 km.

4 generation (2020–present)

The current generation, on sale since 2020, simplifies the range to 4 modifications, all with a 98 hp 1496 cc hybrid powertrain and CVT. The FWD Honda Fit 1.5 CVT (98 hp) uses 3.4 l/100 km, and the 4x4 version of the same 1.5 CVT (98 hp) consumes 3.9 l/100 km.

Which Honda Fit to buy

For a used purchase, the 2013–2020 third generation (including the restyling) offers the best balance of age and choice: 16 modifications across two sub-ranges, all in the same micro body. The 2001–2008 first generation is the simplest lineup with only 8 modifications and a single 1496 cc engine size among its notable versions, which makes it easy to navigate when shopping.

Which Honda Fit to avoid

The Honda Fit 1.5 MT (120 hp) of the 2 generation (2007–2012) is dominated on paper by the later Honda Fit 1.5 CVT (130 hp) of the 3 generation: the newer car matches its 9.5 s acceleration exactly while offering 10 hp more and 6.5 l/100 km against 8.1 l/100 km.