Difference Between Fit and Fit Sport

Fit vs Fit Sport

Fit and Fit Sport are two different car models by Honda. One is called Honda Fit and the other is called Honda Fit Sport. They have many similar features but, as the names suggest, one is a sports car whereas the other is a regular sedan. Thus they have some very interesting and distinguishing features.

Honda Fit was launched first in 2001 as a five-door subcompact hatchback car. Since then it has been launched once more as a second generation car in 2008. It is called “Fit” in America, China, and Japan and named “Jazz” in many European countries, Asia, Australia, and Africa.

There are many differences between the Honda Fit and Honda Fit Sports. In the specifications of the two cars, almost everything is similar with the differentiating factors being only a few.

Engineering
The engineering of both cars is the same. Engineering includes things like the engine type, which is an in-line 4-cylinder in both vehicles; engine block, which is a cylinder head aluminum-alloy in both vehicles; displacement, horsepower, direct-ignition system, torque, compression ratio, multi-point fuel injection, throttle system, front-wheel drive, carb emission rating, etc. All these features are the same in both the Honda Fit and Honda Fit Sport.

Transmission
The transmission features of both vehicles are different. The Fit has a standard, 5-speed manual and automatic transmission whereas the Fit Sport has a 5-speed, manual transmission in cars available without navigation and 5-speed, automatic transmission with Dual-Mode Paddle Shifters.
Body/Suspension and Chassis Features

All the features, like unit body construction, suspension, stabilizer bar, wheel turns, steering ratio, etc. are the same in Fit and Fit Sport. The difference lies in the wheels. Fit has wheels which are full cover 15” and all-season tires: 175/65 R15 84S whereas Fit Sport has 16” full cover wheels with all-season tires: 185/55 R16 83H.

Interior and Exterior Measurements
The exterior and interior measurements are the same except for curb weight. The curb weight of Fit and Fit Sport without navigation are the same which is 2496/2577, but with navigation in Fit Sport the curb weight is 2540/2617.

Other Features
Other features like mileage and safety features are the same. The safety features of both the vehicles are standard. In the exterior features, everything also is the same except for multi-reflector halogen headlights which are grey in Fit and black in Fit Sport. In comfort features, the Fit Sport has cruise control along with phone, navigation, and audio. All other features are standard for both. Seating features are standard for both cars. In the audio system, Fit has four speakers whereas Fit Sport has six speakers. The instrumentation is also standard in Honda Fit as well as Honda Fit Sport.

Summary:

1. Fit has a standard, 5-speed manual and automatic transmission while Fit Sport has

a 5-speed, manual transmission in cars available without navigation and a

5-speed, automatic transmission with Dual-Mode Paddle Shifters.

2. Fit has wheels which are full cover 15” and all-season tires: 175/65 R15 84S while

Fit Sport has 16” full cover wheels with all-season tires: 185/55 R16 83H.

3. The curb weight of Fit and Fit Sport without navigation are the same which

is 2496/2577 but with navigation in Fit Sport the curb weight is 2540/2617.

4. In comfort features, the Fit sport has cruise control along with phone, navigation

and audio; Fit has cruise control.

5. In the audio system, Fit has four speakers while Fit Sport has six speakers.

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