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#1757 of 2554 My Honda Fit Mileage Numbers by ferretman

Apr 09, 2008 (5:53 pm)

I've been keeping careful track of my Fit's mileage (actually, all expenses, but that's another topic) since I bought my Blaze Orange Metallic in July, 2007. I've been quite pleased with the numbers.
 
 
For 2007 (which recall was only 6 month for the Fit), it averaged 35.75 MPG.
 
 
For 2008 (to date), it has averaged 34.42 MPG.
 
 
Highway miles are definitely better; I haven't driven a full tank exclusively on the highway but those tanks are always better, around 38 MPG. That's with highway miles totaling about 1/4 of the tank in total. I suspect that a full "highway run" with the entire tank would hit anywhere from 40 - 45 MPG; I should be able to find out for sure later this summer.
 
 
In my experience the Fit does not perform as well in colder weather; I've seen a definite drop in the colder months. This doesn't surprise me at all.
 
 
I love my Fit!
 
 
Ferretman

#1758 of 2554 BOY I WISH ON MY MPG by thurst1963

Apr 10, 2008 (6:44 am)

HELLO Ferretman don't get me wrong I really do love this car that is why I waited 3 1/2 years for it to come to the USA I just hate the MPG I would be happy as HE double tooth picks if I can make it to 30 mpg any where but the first 700 mile I NEVER got more then 17mpg so I guess 27mpg almost all highway total week day driving 35 miles 32 highway and I do believe no the old 2007 mpg ratings it was some thing like 33-38 my car will never see this and I don't city drive don't play with the paddle shift rpm never over 4 grand this is just not what I was looking for in this small car heck my 6 cylinder Maxima got better then this

#1759 of 2554 Here are the US Govt figures... by subirats

Apr 10, 2008 (8:25 am)

hey folks, I have been driving my Sport Fit AT in Miami, FL (flat land, A/C all the time, stop and go as well as heavy expressway traffic). I have yet to see the glorious 37-40 MPG now for almost 1.5 years of driving long distances as well as commuting to my job 8 miles doorstep to doorstep R/T. I admit that I drive the speed limit-plus in local around town and maybe 80 MPH on the highway (when the law is not around) but usually the speed limit-plus (72-75mph). I get 26 mpg in city and 32 mpg in highway. Check out the fueleconomy.gov website and you will find that this is probably the average mpg for the Fit country wide. Here are the URLs
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and the old and new MPG govt figures side by side for the FIT
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So if you just got a Honda Fit , dont get all uptight with the MPG just be glad because at least you can park anywhere with ease and with space on all sides which can avoid the parking lot dings. I really like my Fit !!!

#1760 of 2554 WOW thank's Subirats by thurst1963

Apr 10, 2008 (8:46 am)

that is a great site you put up thank's alot

#1761 of 2554 Re: Here are the US Govt figures... [subirats] by radiolandog

Apr 10, 2008 (9:23 am)

Replying to: subirats (Apr 10, 2008 8:25 am)
On the fueleconomy.gov site, when selecting a Fit, it lists three engine and transmission choices:
 
- 4 cylinder, 1.5 Liter, Automatic 5-spd, Regular Gasoline, CLKUP
- 4 cylinder, 1.5 Liter, Manual 5-spd, Regular Gasoline
- 4 cylinder, 1.5 Liter, Automatic (S5), Regular Gasoline, 2MODE CLKUP
 
Is the latter one the AT Sport, and what is 2MODE CLKUP vs. CLKUP ?
 
Thanks!

#1762 of 2554 Re: Here are the US Govt figures... [radiolandog] by rk1992

Apr 11, 2008 (2:53 pm)

Replying to: radiolandog (Apr 10, 2008 9:23 am)
radiolandog,
I believe you are correct the last one is the AT sport. Here is the key below. There is a link on the bottom of the page that explains the abbreviations.
 
CLKUP Computer-Controlled Continuously Variable Lockup
nLKUP User-Selectable Lockup with n (2 Through 9) Lockup Ranges
nMODE Multimode, User-Selectable Transmission. n = Number of Gear Range (2 Through 9)

#1763 of 2554 Re: unhappy [radiolandog] by whosong

Apr 12, 2008 (7:58 am)

Replying to: radiolandog (Apr 09, 2008 5:09 am)
I've put 14,000 miles on my 2007 Fit Sport MT since August and am averaging over 36 mpg communting to work (50/50 split between country and city roads). The worst I've ever done is about 32 and the best is 39. No special gas either...usually Wawa, but sometimes Shell if it's 5-Cent-Off Tuesday.
 
Got no good answer for the mpg problem you guys are having. Maybe the AT just sucks. Part of why I swore off ever buying another automatic.

#1764 of 2554 Re: unhappy [whosong] by scarmis

Apr 12, 2008 (10:34 am)

Replying to: whosong (Apr 12, 2008 7:58 am)
I have about 42000 miles on my '07 AT Sport. I must say, this is one of the most sensitive cars (gas mileage-wise) I've ever owned. It's awfully easy for me to get 26 - 28 mpg in local town driving, if I drive as I prefer, with hurried stops and starts, etc. If I really nurse the car and drive carefully and mindfully, I can get 32 - 34 mpg in town. Never better than 34 mpg, though. Highway performance is more forgiving - I typically average 39 - 40 mpg, whether I'm driving 65 or 75 mph. Since most of my driving is at freeway speeds, my overall average mpg is 35.3.

#1765 of 2554 Gas sipper! by lewjac3

Apr 13, 2008 (4:12 pm)

I have been looking for a gas sipper, even though I have owned Toyota pickups for the past thirty years with incredible positive results, I have decided on the Fit because I like the look verses the yaris, but looking at this post has got me questioning my decision regarding gas mileage!

#1766 of 2554 - by dudleyr

Apr 13, 2008 (6:55 pm)

If you want better mileage stick to the stick.

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