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Honda FIT I 1.3 i (86 Hp)
Overall Rating
Honda FIT:
The Honda Fit or Honda Jazz is a small car manufactured and marketed by Honda since 2001 over four generations. It has a five-door hatchback body style and is considered a supermini in the United Kingdom, a subcompact car in the United States, and a light car in Australia. Marketed worldwide and manufactured at ten plants in eight countries, sales reached almost 5 million by mid-2013. Honda uses the "Jazz" nameplate in Europe, Oceania, the Middle East, Africa, Hong Kong, Macau, Southeast Asia and India; and "Fit" in Japan, Sri Lanka, China, Taiwan and the Americas....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I Overview:
Honda FIT (I). With 119 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 980 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Honda Fit I (Jazz) achieved a respectable 4-star Euro NCAP rating for adult occupant protection, demonstrating a solid commitment to safety for a vehicle in its segment and era.
1.3 i (86 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Adequate for urban driving and light highway use, offering smooth power delivery typical of Honda's small engines. Not built for speed, but highly efficient.
Fuel Economy
Excellent fuel economy, making it a very cost-effective choice for daily commuting and city driving. One of its strongest selling points.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional interior space and versatility (Magic Seats)
- • Excellent fuel economy across the engine lineup
- • Honda's renowned reliability and low maintenance costs
- • Compact size makes it ideal for city driving and parking
- • Good visibility from the driver's seat
Cons:
- • Road and wind noise can be noticeable at highway speeds
- • Interior materials, while durable, are somewhat basic
- • Ride can be firm, especially over rougher surfaces
- • Base 1.3L engine can feel underpowered on steep inclines or with a full load
- • Some models lacked advanced safety features common in later generations
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Honda |
| Model: | FIT |
| Generation: | I |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.3 i (86 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2001 |
| End of production: | 2007 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 86 Hp @ 5700 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 64.2 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 119 Nm @ 2800 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | L13A |
| Engine displacement: | 1339 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.6 l |
| Coolant: | 3.8 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 73 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 80 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.8:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 11.4 kg/Hp, 87.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8.2 kg/Nm, 121.4 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 980 |
| Max. weight: | 1255 |
| Max load: | 275 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3830 mm mm |
| Width: | 1675 mm mm |
| Height: | 1525 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2450 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1455 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1445 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 9.4 m |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 175/65 R14 S |
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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