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2008 Honda Fit Hatchback
Layout:
front-engine / FWD
 
Weight [lbs]:
Curb weight: 2,432
2,471 (Sport)
Weight distribution: 62 / 38 (MT)
63 / 37 (AT)
 
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 10.8
 
Steering:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]: 35.6
 
Suspension:
Front: MacPherson struts; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear: Torsion-beam; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
Brakes:
Front: 10.3 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear: 7.9 in. power-assisted drums
Engines & Transmissions
Type: Inline-4; aluminum block and head
Valvetrain: SOHC 4-valves/cyl.; variable valve timing (VTEC)
Displacement: 1,497
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 73.0 x 89.4
Compression Ratio: 10.4:1
Power [hp]: 109 at 5,800
Torque [lb-ft]: 105 at 4,800
Mileage City [mpg]: 27 - 28 (MT)
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 33 (Sport AT) - 34
 
Transmissions:
Type: 5-speed manual
Ratios: 3.46, 1.87, 1.32, 0.97, 0.76
Final Drive: 4.29
 
Type: 5-speed automatic
Ratios: 3.00, 1.68, 1.07, 0.76, 0.55
Final Drive: 4.56
Exterior Dimensions
Length [in.]: 157.4
Width [in.]: 66.2
Height [in.]: 60.0
Wheelbase [in.]: 96.5
Front Track [in.]: 57.3
Rear Track [in.]: 57.1
Interior Dimensions
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]: 90.1
Seating Capacity: 5
 
Headroom
Front Headroom [in.]: 40.6
Rear Headroom [in.]: 38.6
 
Legroom
Front Legroom [in.]: 41.9
Rear Legroom [in.]: 33.7
 
Shoulderroom
Fr. Shoulderroom [in.]: 52.8
R. Shoulderroom [in.]: 50.6
 
Hiproom
Front Hiproom [in.]: 51.2
Rear Hiproom [in.]: 51.0
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: 21.3; 56.8 (rear seat folded)
NHTSA Crash Test
Frontal Impact
Driver's side:
Passenger's side:
 
Side Impact
Front seat:
Rear seat:
 
Rollover chance in single vehicle crash