Can Honda Fit Beat Prius? 2008 Honda Fit vs. 2008 Toyota Prius

CHECK OUT THE HYBRID VS. NON-HYBRID COMPARISON:
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/...

Consider this: The 2008 Toyota Prius base model costs 50 percent more than the 2008 Honda Fit base model. Then again, the Prius is 50 percent more fuel-efficient than the Fit when you look at the EPA's figure for combined mpg. So how does this add up?

You could save $8,425 right now by buying a $15,420 Honda Fit instead of the $23,845 Toyota Prius. Of course, if the price of gasoline goes higher, then the Prius with its EPA combined estimate of 46 mpg will pay you back for your investment sooner than you'd expect. Then again, the Fit with its EPA combined estimate of 30 mpg doesn't carry the same penalty of higher financing charges, insurance costs and taxes as the more expensive Prius, plus the Toyota will be needing a new $2,585 battery pack when the odometer shows 100,000-150,000 miles.

Which car is best? It sounds like the kind of question for one of those money magazines. Yes, we've painted ourselves into a bit of a projected-cost corner with this comparison of the base models of the 2008 Honda Fit and 2008 Toyota Prius, but we think we can get out without stepping on too much wet paint

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[InsanityRewritten]

Please excuse my language, but that is total bull shit, the honda fit gets an insanely higher amount of mpg then they said, if you drive a honda fit like a normal car you will average 35-43 mpg. Edmunds is horribly wrong on that. Hell my infiniti G37 with a 330 hp v6 gets 30 mpg. 28 mpg on a 120 hp i4 engine by HONDA! Common sense, thats horribly wrong.

[bmccrani]

Toyota Prius is only $23,000. The Fit is much smaller. My son has the Fit, I have the Prius. This is a an unfair comparison. Totally biased. Why not compare Prius to Civic instead.

[kurty242424]

i have a fit is a very very good car ,in six years not a problem

[THE916AZN]

VTEC JUST KICKED IN YO

[Rezxer]

I think the top comment may have been a bit harsh. Edmunds statement matches the EPA estimates, which is based on 'typical' trips. If you're getting higher MPG, then you're probably a careful driver.

However, their Prius estimates does seem a bit low as the Prius is supposed to get 50MPG in the city. Regardless, the end results are really the same: Edmunds is right in that the Fit offers much better value. The Prius is great, but the sticker price kills it.

[alleghenyman]

I have a Fit - not as luxurious or quiet as the Prius but cheaper to maintain, cheaper to buy, more fun to drive (especially with a 5 speed manual), less complicated so it will probably last longer. I get 34 on the highway and 26 around town with a heavy foot.

Prius is a better choice for a more luxurious and disconnected car (the kind that I hate).

[Descouedres]

Yes they have heavy feet at Edmunds, My 2010 Prius has averaged 53 mpg since new (20Kmiles ago) My 2011 Fit gets (avg,,,) 37 mpg so although their numbers are low,,they still show the Prius correctly as the higher mpg car. I would also prefer the Prius for trip longer than 200 miles,,as it is heavier, and a larger (for crash protection) But the steering is heavier and not as quick, visibility in the Prius is not as good as the Fit.

[MrCivichatchback]

The 2008 Fit hubcaps look good on the Civic Hatchback. They're some of the only Honda factory hubcaps with a little style.

[gwalia4]

@bmccrani Which one do you like? Prius or fit

[poop4256]

the old 1992 civic vx got 55 tested

[MrLinolinares]

used to get 28-35 mpg with ford escort zx2 2.0 liter 5 speed. Fit must get like 40 mpg.

[UnitedPebbles]

My Prius highway mpg is 53, about 42 for city driving. Aftermarket used price for certified vehicle differences is about 2-3 grands. Clearly a 10 mpg advantage spell a saving of only $1,700 if driven from zero to 120,000 miles and gas prices are same for both vehicle.

Both vehicles are built in Japan, maintenances are low. But hybrid components cost more not including battery replacement cost.