Hey everyone I've got something funny being said about the fit. I was fartin' around in barnes n nobles today and I came across the 2007/8 (I dunno which one it was, it was the new one) car buyers guide from consumer reports. in almost all their top 5/10 lists (fuel economy, customer satisfaction, etc.) the fit was on there. Then there was a list for the top 5 slowest cars, based on 0-60 time. They say the fit's 0-60 is 12.4 seconds!!!!!! I was dying from laughter. They must use feather dusters to press down the accelerator. Thought I'd share.

 

different drivers/testers in different test conditions can get different 0-60 times. or maybe just a typo haha. but consumer reports is still good in my eyes.

 

haha what, did they launch at two grand?? shift at 3500?

 

nice i have one of the top slowest cars...

sweet. so when i build it right and start smoking more dudes at race legal. i can always brag that my car was in the top 5 slowest cars of the year

 

yes! i love adding insult to injury.

 

Maybe they was testing the 1.3L version with only 75Hp?

 

no, those dont go up to 60.

 

Although Consumers Reports doesn't sell advertisements (an attempt at impartiality), their opinions and testing procedures are not always accurate, impartial, or correct.

 

I have the Consumer Reports 2008 Buying Guide. In that they say:

On page 142 they have a rating of the Honda Fit (base) and give price as tested, overall road test score, survey results, safety, and fuel economy. Incidentally, CR gives the Fit a recommended award accompanied by an excellent crash safety award.

On page 161 they have a review of the Fit as follows:

"The Fit is a small four-door hatchback with impressive interior room and versatility. Cabin access is easy and visibility is good. The 1.5 liter engine is tuned for fuel economy. The ride is choppy, but supple enough. ABS and curtain air bags are standard. Dec. 2006"

Predicted reliability is much better than average.

In the April 2007 issue of CR, on page 57 they list the Honda Fit, and they do give acceleration data in that review, and it does say "Acceleration (0-60): 12.4 sec."

I just got the March issue of CR in the mail yesterday, so we should see the April 2008 Annual Auto Issue in one month. Will be interesting to see if they correct that data since Car and Driver rates acceleration for the Fit 5MT at 8.7 seconds (May 2006 Car and Driver magazine), and 10.7 seconds for the 5AT (July 2006 Car and Driver magazine).

 

They might have been using an AT. I've heard those run around the 11's so 12's isn't impossible.

 

no way. i just counted to 12. i mean, just to play it safe i'm a say i can do it in under 10 no problem. i'm try it tomorrow, er... later today. i guess after i sleep.

 

Obviously they started this test from a second gear dig!

 

Motorweek, the PBS car show, tested the 2007 Fit Sport Automatic at 11 seconds from zero to sixty.

 

Thank god I bought the 5-speed! lol

 

I hate when car mags dont have their facts straight. But yeah, they are pretty stupid if they really think its that slow. Yeah its slow, but not THAT slow.

Tyler

 

Consumer Reports uses a normal start, not drag race one and the test was on an automatic I believe. Even cars with quoted 5 second 0-60 times take 8 seconds if you just start without 3000 rpm preclutch.
PS if you really want to gage car acceleration look for the 60 to 100 mph acceleration numbers to compare. That 0-60 time is always so variable due to many factors like road surface, weather, etc that it is unreliable. The 60-100 on the other hand is relatively free of hinderances and is far more consistent than 0-60 tinmes. 1.5 sec range vs 0.2 sec range for example. And yes the Fit is at second to the Versa there too. Maybe Yaris, too, but remember the Yaris engine is a Yamaha.

 

if the yaris did better in this regard, its because the yaris weighs nothing. it has less hp than the fit.

how is it a yamaha motor? i know they have worked on some motors for toyota, like the old celica gts and corolla xrs and the lotus elise. but their tuning leaves something to be desired if thats all they could muster out of the yaris.


i've neve taken 11 seconds to get to sixty. i'm right up there around 10. not a whole lot but, 12 seconds is defintiely pushing it. they should try paddle shifting.