| Engineering | Fit | Fit Sport |
| Engine Type | In-Line 4-Cylinder | In-Line 4-Cylinder |
| Engine Block/Cylinder Head | Aluminum-Alloy | Aluminum-Alloy |
| Displacement (cc) | 1497 | 1497 |
| Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net, Rev 8/04) | 109 @ 5800 | 109 @ 5800 |
| Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm) | 105 @ 4800 | 105 @ 4800 |
| Redline (rpm) | 6300 | 6300 |
| Bore and Stroke (mm) | 73.0 x 89.4 | 73.0 x 89.4 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Valvetrain | 16-Valve SOHC VTEC ® | 16-Valve SOHC VTEC ® |
| Multi-Point Fuel Injection | x | x |
| Drive-by-Wire Throttle System ™ | x | x |
| Front-Wheel Drive | x | x |
| CARB Emissions Rating | LEV-2 | LEV-2 |
| Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer | x | x |
| 100,000-Miles-or-More Tune-Up Interval* | x | x |
| Does not apply to fluid and filter changes. Exact mileage is determined by actual driving conditions. Please see your owner's manual for more details. | ||
| Transmissions | Fit | Fit Sport |
| 5-Speed Manual Transmission | x | x |
| Gear Ratios: 1st: 3.462 |
x | x |
| 2nd:1.870 | x | x |
| 3rd: 1.321 | x | x |
| 4th: 0.970 | x | x |
| 5th: 0.757 | x | x |
| Reverse: 3.231 | x | x |
| Final Drive: 4.294 | x | x |
| 5-Speed Automatic Transmission (available) | x | x |
| Gear Ratios: 1st: 2.995 |
x | x |
| 2nd: 1.678 | x | x |
| 3rd: 1.066 | x | x |
| 4th: 0.756 | x | x |
| 5th: 0.550 | x | x |
| Reverse: 1.956 | x | x |
| Final Drive: 4.562 | x | x |
| Body/Suspension/Chassis | Fit | Fit Sport |
| Unit-Body Construction | x | x |
| MacPherson Strut Front Suspension | x | x |
| Torsion-Beam Rear Suspension | x | x |
| Stabilizer Bar (mm., front) | 21.0 | 21.0 |
| Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering (EPS) | x | x |
| Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock | 2.41 | 2.41 |
| Steering Ratio | 12.8 | 12.8 |
| Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft.) | 35.6 | 35.6 |
| Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes (in.) | 10.3/ 7.9 | 10.3/ 7.9 |
| Wheels | 14" with Full Covers | 15" Alloy |
| All-Season Tires | P175/ 65 R14 81S | P195/ 55 R15 84H |
| Compact Spare Tire | x | x |
| Interior Measurements | Fit | Fit Sport |
| Headroom (in., front/rear) | 40.6 / 38.6 | 40.6 / 38.6 |
| Legroom (in., front/rear) | 41.9 / 33.7 | 41.9 / 33.7 |
| Shoulder Room (in., front/rear) | 52.8 / 50.6 | 52.8 / 50.6 |
| Hiproom (in., front/rear) | 51.2 / 51.0 | 51.2 / 51.0 |
| Cargo Volume (cu. ft., seat up/down) | 21.3 / 56.8 | 21.3 / 56.8 |
| Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) | 90.1 | 90.1 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Exterior Measurements | Fit | Fit Sport |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 96.5 | 96.5 |
| Length (in.) | 157.4 | 157.4 |
| Height (in.) | 60 | 60 |
| Width (in.) | 66.2 | 66.2 |
| Track (in., front/rear) | 57.3 / 57.1 | 57.3 / 57.1 |
| Curb Weight (lbs. MT/AT) | 2432 / 2514 | 2471/ 2551 |
| Weight Distribution (%, front/rear, MT) | 61.8 / 38.2 | 61.6/ 38.4 |
| Weight Distribution (%, front/rear, AT) | 63.3 / 36.7 | 63.2/ 36.8 |
| EPA Mileage Estimates*/ Capacities | Fit | Fit Sport |
| 5-Speed Manual (City/Highway) | 33 / 38 | 33 / 38 |
| 5-Speed Automatic (City/Highway) | 31 / 38 | 31 / 37 |
| Crankcase (qt.) | 4.4 | 4.4 |
| Coolant System (gal.) | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| Fuel (gal.) | 10.83 | 10.83 |
| Required Fuel | Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded |
| * Preliminary EPA mileage estimates determined by Honda. Final EPA mileage estimates were not available at the time of printing. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage may vary. | ||