Compare repair costs, reliability, and owner reviews
Honda Fit
$390
Average Annual
Repair Cost
Honda Civic
$368
Average Annual
Repair Cost
Overall Reliability Rating
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Excellent
The Honda Fit Reliability Rating is 4.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 4th out of 21 for subcompact cars. The average annual repair cost is $390 which means it has excellent ownership costs. The severity of repairs is low while frequency of those issues is average, so major issues are uncommon for the Fit.
4
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Excellent
The Honda Civic Reliability Rating is 4.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 3rd out of 36 for compact cars. The average annual repair cost is $368 which means it has excellent ownership costs. The severity and frequency of repairs are both much lower than other vehicles, so the Civic is one of the more reliable vehicles on the road.
“this car is a lot of fun to drive. i bought the 5 speed. i have 17,500+ miles. cross country interstate @75mph yields 37-38 mpg. around my small town, driving all short trips, i get around 35....”
“this car is a lot of fun to drive. i bought the 5 speed. i have 17,500+ miles. cross country...”
The Honda Civic ranks highest in fuel economy and ranks lowest in value.
67% of reviewers would recommend this car.
“The Honda is excellent!
The only problem is the exhaust, I have had it repaired FULLY three years ago and its falling apart again.
other than that, the car always runs and never has any problems....”
“The Honda is excellent!
The only problem is the exhaust, I have had it repaired FULLY three...”
The Honda Fit and the Honda Civic are the carmaker’s subcompact and compact sedans. They both share Honda’s reputation for engineering excellence, smart design and great dependability.
The subcompact Fit packs a lot of interior space into a very trim package. If you need maximum utility with the smallest possible footprint at the lowest price, then the Fit should be at the top of your list. The Fit comes in a single body style, a funky five-door hatchback with the versatility of a second-row seat that folds flat. The Fit is fun to drive and is a breeze to park.
The Civic comes in a wide range of compact vehicles. You can get it as a two-door coupe, a four-door sedan or a five-door hatchback. A variety of trim levels lets you make it as fancy or sporty as you please. The choice of engines includes several new turbocharged four-cylinders that can really move.
The choice between the Honda Fit and the Honda Civic comes down to what your needs, wants and budget dictate. If a smaller car is right for you, the Fit is a fit; if you’re looking for a little bit more in terms of size or style, there’s a Civic out there you’ll like.