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Hatchbacks Honda Fit Honda Fit vs Honda Civic
237 messages, Last post on Oct 29, 2008 at 2:15 PM
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Replying to: bottgers (Dec 16, 2007 12:02 pm)
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Replying to: bobw3 (Dec 16, 2007 3:38 pm)
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Replying to: bottgers (Dec 16, 2007 5:00 pm) * 5 doors vs. 3 * Fit has a larger cargo area with rear seats up * Fit has a larger cargo area with rear seats down * Fit has a standard 60/40 rear seat (which folds into the floor) vs. an optional 60/40 rear seat on Yaris (which does move fore/aft a few inches). Add to that the sharper handing of the Fit and its standard ABS and side bags/curtains, I think Fit vs. Yaris hatch is no contest in favor of the Fit.
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Replying to: backy (Dec 16, 2007 6:29 pm)
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Replying to: bottgers (Dec 16, 2007 8:49 pm) The Civic had better feel better than the other two, since you'd be paying more for the Civic when comparably equipped. No doubt that the Civic rides better than the Fit. But if you need utility space, the Fit works better. That is the reason our household chose the Fit. But if you need not carry much, and are willing to pay more, I would highly recommend the Civic. You cannot go wrong with either car, so long as you know why you are getting the particular car. The Yaris Hatchback is a great commuter. But cannot carry much at all behind the rear seat, and the lack of two extra doors is a mighty pain if you need to carry extra people and/or luggage. But again, if you need a reliable commuter that gets an excellent mileage, the Yaris would be a winner for that purpose. It is all about what you are buying the car for. |
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Replying to: jacksan1 (Dec 16, 2007 9:38 pm) Good Post, and I pretty much agree with everything you had to say. " It is all about what you are buying the car for." We currently have an 03 CR-V and an 03 Pilot. So, hauling needs are pretty much covered. Our needs are for a "SCOOT" around town car. Something to keep some mileage off the other 2 in everyday running around. We have narrowed it down to a Fit or Yaris. A stripped down Yaris is considerably less money than a base Fit. To bring the Yaris up to the base Fit equipment level closes the $$$ gap to almost $0. So the decisions are whether we really need ABS, side curtain air bags, etc., for a "Do Nothing" run about. I seriously doubt this third car would ever get close to an Express Way. Although they say that most accidents happen close to home. I'm thinking that the Fit is a better value as equipped, but the Yaris is the clear winner as a stripped down "scooter" ! It also seems to turn a bit tighter. Drove a Civic and liked some of the features, especially the adjustable driver seat height. But for all practical purposes the Fit was a better Fit!  Kip
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Replying to: bottgers (Dec 16, 2007 8:49 pm) Wow...the Civic I test drove didn't seem that much better in terms of "cheapness." The main thing I noticed was how cramped I felt in the Civic as compared to the Fit.
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Replying to: bobw3 (Dec 17, 2007 9:42 am) |
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...getting all the love for the Fit. Its weak engine almost completely restricts it's use to city driving only. There's no way I'd want to drive that thing on the highway for any extended period of time. The Yaris is not nearly as doggy and has almost as much cargo space with the rear seats down as the Fit. I don't even know why the Fit is being compared to the Civic as it's in a completely different league all together. It's much more powerful, quieter, rides nicer, handles better, it's seats are far more comfortable, the list goes on and on.... It should cost more, it's a FAR better car.
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