2019 Honda Fit vs 2019 Honda Civic

Shopping for a vehicle that is efficient, affordable, and loaded with smart features? Both the 2019 Honda Fit and the 2019 Honda Civic match that description. Choosing between the two can be tough for Inglewood area drivers. The main difference between these popular vehicles is that the Fit is a 5-door subcompact hatchback, while the Civic is a compact 4-door sedan. See how they match up in this Honda Fit vs. Civic comparison from Airport Marina Honda.
 

Fit vs. Civic: Engines and MPG

The base engine of the Honda Civic delivers more horsepower, but the base engine of the Honda Fit provides better mpg ratings:

• The Fit LX has a 1.5L 4-cylinder engine that delivers 130-hp with a standard 6-speed manual transmission. In EPA estimates the Fit gets a highway rating of 40 mpg* when equipped with the available continuously variable transmission (CVT).
• The Civic LX comes with a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine that produces 158-hp paired with a standard 6-speed manual transmission. When equipped with the available CVT, the Civic provides an EPA-estimated 38 mpg on the highway**.

Both of these vehicles offer efficient performance, but the Fit may be a better choice for Culver City area drivers who want to get more miles to the gallon.

Fit vs. Civic: Interior Features

The interior of both the Civic and the Fit offer seating for up to 5, 60/40 split-folding rear seats, and heated front seats on the upper trim levels. Both also are equipped with HondaLink®, Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® and Streaming Audio, and a multi-angle rearview camera. Here’s a quick look at some of the standard features of both vehicles:

• Honda Fit

• • • USB and 12-volt power outlets in the center console
    • Six-shifter
    • 2nd-Row Magic Seat
    • Race-inspired Paddle Shifters on the steering wheel
    • Blue footwell lighting
    • Cargo net

• Honda Civic

• • Three cloth and three leather interior options
  • Design-centric instrument panel
  • 8-way power adjustable driver’s seat
  • Electric parking brake
  • Armrest, footwell, and console illumination
  • Wireless phone charger

Civic vs. Fit: Safety Technology

The Honda Sensing® suite of advanced safety and driver assist technologies is available on the Fit LX and Sport trims, and standard on the EX and EX-L. However, all Civic models are equipped with Honda Sensing®, which includes:

• Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™)
• Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM)
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
• Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

*29 city / 36 highway / 31 combined MPG rating for LX, Sport and EX 6MT trims. 33 city / 40 highway / 36 combined MPG rating for LX CVT trim 31 city / 36 highway / 33 combined MPG rating for Sport CVT, EX CVT and EX-L trims. Based on 2019 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors. **25 city/36 highway/29 combined mpg rating for LX & Sport 6MT trims. 30 city/38 highway/33 combined mpg rating for LX CVT and Touring trims. 29 city/37 highway/32 combined mpg rating for Sport CVT trim. 32 city/42 highway/36 combined mpg rating for EX & EX-L trims. Based on 2019 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.