Compare repair costs, reliability, and owner reviews
Honda Fit
$390
Average Annual
Repair Cost
Ford Fiesta
$552
Average Annual
Repair Cost
Overall Reliability Rating
4
1
2
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
Above Average
The Ford Fiesta Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 15th out of 21 for subcompact cars. The average annual repair cost is $552 which means it has lower than average ownership costs. The frequency and severity of repairs are both fairly average when compared with all other vehicles.
“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...”
“I have had an SES w/ manual transmission for 2 months and 2,800 miles. So far it's great. The back seat is really small but we just use it for our 80 lb. lab and he likes it. We have a sun roof...”
“I have had an SES w/ manual transmission for 2 months and 2,800 miles. So far it's great. The...”
The Honda Fit and the Ford Fiesta are both subcompact cars. The Fit comes only as a five-door hatchback, while you can get a Fiesta as both a five-door hatchback and a four-door sedan.
The Fit is a wonder of space utilization. In addition to having more passenger space inside — 95.7 cubic feet compared to the Fiesta’s 85 — the Fit gives you 52.7 cubic feet of storage with all the seats down. The Fiesta feels much tighter by comparison. It’s been riding on the same platform since the 2009 model year, and is overdue for a total refresh.
Driving enthusiasts will want to get behind the wheel of the Ford Fiesta ST, a high-performance model with a 197-horsepower turbocharged engine and a sport-tuned chassis that loves to tackle curves. The Honda Fit has a Sport model, but it’s basically a trim package, and does not offer a power upgrade.
The Fit offers Honda’s noted reliability, cutting-edge driver assistance technology, and an amazing amount of room inside. For the daily grind, you’d rather have the Fit. But if you love to get out and drive, check out the Fiesta ST.