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#209 of 237 Re: More power for Fit ? [thegraduate] by jacksan1 Dec 25, 2007 (2:54 pm)
Replying to: thegraduate (Dec 25, 2007 1:21 pm) 1.5 is a small engine in North America. But one should not forget that Honda designed the Fit as primarily a 1.3 L car for the rest of the world. In Japan, 80% of the Fit sold comes with 1.3. The larger engine is already offered. It's 1.5 L that we get in the U.S.
#210 of 237 Re: More power for Fit ? [thegraduate] by kipk Dec 26, 2007 (3:02 am)
Replying to: thegraduate (Dec 25, 2007 1:21 pm) "Well, let's see - with gearing and horsepower as it is in my 2006 Accord - you'd have a 166 horsepower Fit which runs 2,500RPM at 75 MPH."   You just might be on to something here. Torquey 4 cylinder just might be the ticket! Maybe add a 6th gear as the Fit is much lighter than the Accord, and could run at a lower RPM. Maybe 2000 at 75.   If we gonna go with the 2.4L, we could use the 190 hp version, for the "Fit Sport Si" That has a nice ring!   Turbo Charge it for the 250HP "Shelby Fit Sport AWD SI" !   Kip Replies to this message: thegraduate (Dec 26, 2007 7:59 am) kipk (Dec 27, 2007 3:10 am) thegraduate (Dec 27, 2007 11:10 am)
#211 of 237 Re: More power for Fit ? [kipk] by thegraduate Dec 26, 2007 (7:59 am)
Replying to: kipk (Dec 26, 2007 3:02 am) If we could just get the 177hp version and have it not be too heavy on the front end you'd have a neat competitor to the Mini Cooper S. Unfortunately, you'd also invade on Civic Si territory, so Honda wouldn't do it in all likelihood. Replies to this message: kipk (Dec 27, 2007 3:10 am) thegraduate (Dec 27, 2007 11:10 am)
#212 of 237 Re: More power for Fit ? [thegraduate] by kipk Dec 27, 2007 (3:10 am)
Replying to: thegraduate (Dec 26, 2007 7:59 am) "Honda wouldn't do it in all likelihood."   You are probably right. They likely would not even consider it.!   Kip Replies to this message: thegraduate (Dec 27, 2007 11:10 am)
#213 of 237 Re: More power for Fit ? [kipk] by thegraduate Dec 27, 2007 (11:10 am)
Replying to: kipk (Dec 27, 2007 3:10 am) It's fun to think about things like that - and it doesn't hurt anybody to do so!
#214 of 237 Re: 08 Fit Sport or 08Civic LX [zombietom3] by fitman548 Dec 31, 2007 (12:42 pm)
Replying to: zombietom3 (Dec 21, 2007 5:15 pm) Thanks for your report, but it indicates that you are pumping only 8.7 gallons when you fill (330/38=8.7). Is that correct? Are you really stopping for gas with 2.1 gallons left in the tank? Is it indicating empty or are you just very conservative with extending the range?   The 330 figure was for normal driving at about 35-36 mpg, which is a fill up at about 9.2 to 9.4 gallons, just after the light comes on. Replies to this message: bobw3 (Dec 31, 2007 12:57 pm)
#215 of 237 Re: 08 Fit Sport or 08Civic LX [fitman548] by bobw3 Dec 31, 2007 (12:57 pm)
Replying to: fitman548 (Dec 31, 2007 12:42 pm) I know some folks who fill up at 1/2 a tank...that's conservative, not if it's less than a quarter.
#216 of 237 City vs Hwy by bobw3 Jan 16, 2008 (9:13 am)
I think that due to aerodynamics, the Civic will give better MPG, especially at speeds above 70mph. So if you have a mostly highway commute at 75-80mph, then I'd go for the Civic. But for more of an around town commute, or slower highway speeds, then either would be about the same.   If the vehicle is just a pure commute car for one person, I'd go for the Civic (personally, I'd get the Corolla for this type of commute car) but if you're going to use it as a back-up for your big car, then I'd go for the Fit, because of the versatile interior. Replies to this message: bodble2 (Jan 16, 2008 12:25 pm)
#217 of 237 Re: City vs Hwy [bobw3] by bodble2 Jan 16, 2008 (12:25 pm)
Replying to: bobw3 (Jan 16, 2008 9:13 am) Since you brought up the Corolla, I thought I would mentioned that we rented one while on a recent trip and, for something with only 126hp and an antiquated 4-speed auto, it performed amazing well around town as well as on the highway. The plain-jane exterior and interior are not going to impress your neighbours, but it sure didn't drive like an economy car. It would be interesting to see how the re-designed '09 Corolla would fare.
#218 of 237 Honda Fit vs Honda Civic by shnail Apr 29, 2008 (2:08 am)

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