| 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) | 117 @ 6600 | 117 @ 6600 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 106 @ 4800 | 106 @ 4800 |
| Redline (rpm) | 6800 | 6800 |
| Bore and Stroke (mm) | 73 x 89.4 | 73 x 89.4 |
| Compression Ratio |
10.4 : 1 | 10.4 : 1 |
| Valve Train | 16-Valve SOHC i-VTEC® | 16-Valve SOHC i-VTEC® |
| Multi-Point Fuel Injection | • | • |
| Drive-by-Wire™ Throttle System | • | • |
| Front-Wheel Drive | • | • |
| CARB Emissions Rating | ULEV-2** | ULEV-2** |
| Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer | • | • |
| 100K +/- Miles No Scheduled Tune-Ups* | • | • |
| * Does not apply to fluid and filter changes. Will vary with driving conditions. See your Honda dealer for details. **ULEV-2 (Ultra-Low-Emission Vehicle) models as certified by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). | ||
| TRANSMISSIONS | Fit | Fit Sport |
| 5-Speed Manual Transmission | • | without Navigation |
| Gear Ratios: 1st: 3.308, 2nd: 1.870, 3rd: 1.303, 4th: 0.949, 5th: 0.727, Reverse: 3.308, Final Drive: 4.625 | ||
| 5-Speed Automatic Transmission (available) | • | with Dual-Mode Paddle Shifters |
| Gear Ratios: 1st: 2.996, 2nd: 1.679, 3rd: 1.067, 4th: 0.761, 5th: 0.552, Reverse: 1.957, Final Drive: 4.563 | ||
| BODY/SUSPENSION/CHASSIS | Fit | Fit Sport |
| Unit-Body Construction | • | • |
| MacPherson Strut Front Suspension | • | • |
| Torsion-Beam Rear Suspension | • | • |
| Stabilizer Bar (mm, front/rear) | 21.0 / NA | 21.0 / 17.0 |
| Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering (EPS) | • | • |
| Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock | 2.48 | 2.48 |
| Steering Ratio | 12.7 | 12.7 |
| Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft) |
34.4 | 34.4 |
| Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes (in, front/rear) | 10.3 / 7.9 | 10.3 / 7.9 |
| Wheels (inches) |
15 x 5.5 with Full Covers | 16 x 6 Alloy |
| All-Season Tires | 175 / 65 R15 84S | 185 / 55 R16 83H |
| Compact Spare Tire | T135 / 80 D15 99M | T135 / 80 D15 99M |
| EXTERIOR MEASUREMENTS | Fit | Fit Sport |
| Wheelbase (in) | 98.4 | 98.4 |
| Length (in) | 161.6 | 161.6 |
| Height (in) | 60.0 | 60.0 |
| Width (in) | 66.7 | 66.7 |
| Track (in, front/rear) | 58.7 / 58.1 | 58.1 / 57.4 |
| Curb Weight (lbs, MT/AT) | 2496 / 2577 | 2540 / 2617 2549 / 2628 (with Navigation) |
| Weight Distribution (%, front/rear, MT) | 62 / 38 | 62 / 38 |
| Weight Distribution (%, front/rear, AT) | 64 / 36 | 64 / 36 |
| INTERIOR MEASUREMENTS |
Fit | Fit Sport |
| Headroom (in, front/rear) | 40.4 / 39.0 | 40.4 / 39.0 |
| Legroom (in, front/rear) | 41.3 / 34.5 | 41.3 / 34.5 |
| Shoulder Room (in, front/rear) | 52.7 / 51.3 | 52.7 / 51.3 |
| Hiproom (in, front/rear) | 51.5 / 51.3 | 51.5 / 51.3 |
| Cargo Volume (cu ft, seat up/down) | 20.6 / 57.3 | 20.6 /57.3 |
| Passenger Volume (cu ft) | 90.8 | 90.8 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| EPA MILEAGE ESTIMATES*/CAPACITIES | Fit | Fit Sport |
| 5-Speed Manual (City/Highway/Combined) | 27/33/29 | 27/33/29 (without Navigation) |
| 5-Speed Automatic (City/Highway/Combined) | 28/35/31 | 27/33/30 |
| Fuel (gal) | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Required Fuel | Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded |
| *Based on 2012 EPA mileage estimates. 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. | ||
| SAFETY | Fit | Fit Sport |
| 3-Point Seat Belts at all Seating Positions | • | • |
| Front 3-Point Seat Belts with Automatic Tensioning System | • | • |
| Driver's and Front Passenger's Seat Belt Reminder | • | • |
| Dual-Stage, Multiple-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS) | • | • |
| Front Side Airbags with Passenger-Side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) | • | • |
| Side Curtain Airbags | • | • |
| Driver's and Front Passenger's Active Head Restraints | • | • |
| Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure | • | • |
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | • | • |
| Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) | • | • |
| Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control | • |
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| Brake Assist | • | • |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | • | • |
| Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | • | • |
| Side-Impact Door Beams | • | • |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH): Lower Anchors (2nd-Row Outboard), Tether Anchors (2nd-Row All) | • | • |
| Child-Proof Rear Door Locks | • | • |
| EXTERIOR FEATURES | Fit | Fit Sport |
| Roof-Mounted Antenna | • | • |
| Security System with Remote Entry | • | • |
| Body-Colored Folding Power Side Mirrors | • | • |
| 2-Speed/Intermittent Windshield Wipers | • | • |
| Rear Window Wiper/Washer | • | • |
| Impact-Absorbing Body-Colored Bumpers | • | • |
| Fog Lights | • | |
| Multi-Reflector Halogen Headlights | with Gray Bezels | with Black Bezels |
| Body-Colored Side Underbody Spoilers | • | |
| Body-Colored Rear Roofline Spoiler | • | |
| Push-to-Release Fuel Filler Door | • | • |
| Chrome Exhaust Finisher | • | |
| Tinted Glass | • | • |
| Body-Colored Door Handles | • | • |
| COMFORT & CONVENIENCE | Fit | Fit Sport |
| Air Conditioning with Air-Filtration System | • | • |
| Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with Voice Recognition and Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® | Available | |
| Power Windows with Auto-Up/Down Driver's Window | • | • |
| Power Door Locks | • | • |
| Cruise Control | • |
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| Perforated Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | • | |
| Steering Wheel-Mounted Paddle Shifters | 5AT only | |
| Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column | • | • |
| Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls | Cruise |
Cruise / Audio / Phone (available) / Navi (available) |
| Beverage Holders (10 total) | • | • |
| Door-Pocket Storage Bins, Front | • | • |
| Passenger-Side Seatback Pocket | • | • |
| Headlights-On Reminder | • | • |
| Ambient Console Lighting | • | • |
| Driver's and Front Passenger's Vanity Mirrors | • | • |
| Map Lights | • | |
| 12-Volt Power Outlet | • | • |
| Cargo Area Tie-Down Anchors | Two | Four |
| Cargo Area Bag Hooks | • | • |
| Cargo Area Storage Pocket | • | • |
| Rear Window Defroster | • | • |
| Floor Mats | • | |
| Cargo Area Light | • | • |
| SEATING | Fit | Fit Sport |
| Reclining Front Seatbacks | • | • |
| Driver's Seat Armrest | • | |
| Adjustable Front Seat-Belt Anchors | • | • |
| Adjustable Head Restraints | • | • |
| 60/40 Split 2nd-Row Magic Seat® with Underseat Storage Compartment | • | • |
| AUDIO SYSTEMS | Fit | Fit Sport |
| 160-Watt AM/FM/CD Audio System | with 4 Speakers | with 6 Speakers |
| USB Audio Interface | • | • |
| MP3/Auxiliary Input Jack | • | • |
| MP3/Windows Media® Audio (WMA) Playback Capability | • | • |
| Radio Data System (RDS) | • | without Navigation |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume Control (SVC) | • | • |
| MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY | Fit | Fit Sport |
| Average Fuel-Mileage Indicator | • | • |
| Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® | with Navigation | |
| Current Fuel-Mileage Indicator | • | • |
| Odometer | • | • |
| Maintenance Minder™ System | • | • |
| Trip Meter | • | • |
| Engine Oil Life Indicator | • | • |
| INSTRUMENTATION | Fit | Fit Sport |
| ABS Indicator | • | • |
| Airbag System Indicator | • | • |
| Blue Backlit Gauges | • | • |
| Brake System Indicator | • | • |
| Charging System Indicator | • |
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| Coolant Temperature Indicators | • | • |
| Cruise Control Indicators | • | • |
| Door/Hatch-Open Indicator | • | • |
| DRL Indicator | • | • |
| EPS Indicator | • | • |
| Fog Light Indicator | • | • |
| Fuel Level Indicator | • | • |
| Headlight-On Indicator | • | • |
| High-Beam Indicator | • | • |
| Immoblizer System Indicator | • | • |
| Low-Fuel Indicator | • | • |
| Low-Oil Pressure Indicator | • | • |
| Low Tire-Pressure Indicator | • | • |
| Maintenance Minder Indicator | • | • |
| Passenger-Side Side Airbag-Off Indicator | • | • |
| Seat Belt Reminder Indicator | • | • |
| Security System Indicator | • | |
| Sport-Mode Gear Indicator | 5AT Only | |
| Tachometer | • | • |
| TPMS Indicator | • | • |
| VSA System and Off Indicators | • | • |
| American Honda Motor Co., Inc., reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice or obligation, in colors, specifcations, accessories, materials and models. | ||