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 | 109 @ 5800 | 109 @ 5800 |
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm) | 105 @ 4800 | 105 @ 4800 |
Redline (rpm) | 6500 | 6500 |
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 | • | • |
Drive-by-Wire Throttle System™ | • | • |
Front-Wheel Drive | • | • |
CARB Emissions Rating | LEV-2 | LEV-2 |
Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer | • | • |
100K+/- Miles No Scheduled Tune-ups* | • | • |
*May vary with driving conditions. 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 | • | • |
Gear Ratios: 1st: 3.462, 2nd: 1.870, 3rd: 1.321, 4th: 0.970, 5th: 0.757, Reverse: 3.231, Final Drive: 4.29 | ||
5-Speed Automatic Transmission (available) | • | • (with paddle shifters) |
Gear Ratios: 1st: 2.996, 2nd: 1.679, 3rd: 1.067, 4th: 0.756, 5th: 0.550, Reverse: 1.957, Final Drive: 4.56 | ||
BODY/SUSPENSION/CHASSIS | Fit | Fit Sport |
Unit-Body Construction | • | • |
MacPherson Strut Front Suspension | • | • |
Torsion-Beam Rear Suspension | • | • |
Stabilizer Bar (mm., front) | 21.0 | 21.0 |
Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering (EPS) | • | • |
Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock | 2.41 | 2.41 |
Steering Ratio | 12.8 | 12.8 |
Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft.) | 34.3 | 34.4 |
Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes (in., front/rear) | 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 | • | • |
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.) | 60.0 | 60.0 |
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) | 28/34 | 28/34 |
5-Speed Automatic (City/Highway) | 27/34 | 27/33 |
Crankcase (qt.) | 4.4 | 4.4 |
Coolant System (gal.) | 1.4 | 1.4 |
Fuel (gal.) | 10.8 | 10.8 |
Required Fuel | Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded |
*Based on 2008 EPA mileage estimates, reflecting new EPA fuel economy methods beginning with 2008 models. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle. |