2008 Fit Specifications
| Engineering | ||
| Fit | Fit Sport | |
| Engine Type | In-Line 4-Cylinder | |
| Engine Block/Cylinder Head | Aluminum-Alloy | |
| Displacement (cc) | 1497 | |
| Horsepower @ rpm | 109 @ 5800 | |
| Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm) | 105 @ 4800 | |
| Redline (rpm) | 6500 | |
| Bore and Stroke (mm) | 73 x 89.4 | |
| Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | |
| Valve Train | 16-Valve SOHC VTEC® | |
| Multi-Point Fuel Injection | Standard | |
| Drive-by-Wire™ Throttle System | Standard | |
| Front-Wheel Drive | Standard | |
| CARB Emissions Rating | LEV-2 | |
| Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer | Standard | |
| 100K +/- Miles No Scheduled Tune-Ups* | Standard | |
| Transmissions | ||
| Fit | Fit Sport | |
| 5-Speed Manual Transmission | Standard | |
| 5-Speed Automatic Transmission (available) | Standard | |
| Body/Suspension/Chassis | ||
| Fit | Fit Sport | |
| Unit-Body Construction | Standard | |
| MacPherson Strut Front Suspension | Standard | |
| Torsion-Beam Rear Suspension | Standard | |
| Stabilizer Bar (mm., front) | 21 | |
| Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering (EPS) | Standard | |
| Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock | 2.41 | |
| Steering Ratio | 12.8 | |
| Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft.) | 34.3 | 34.4 |
| Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes (in., front/rear) | 10.3 / 7.9 | |
| Wheels | 14" with Full Covers | 15" Alloy |
| All-Season Tires | P175 / 65 R14 81S | P195 / 55 R15 84H |
| Compact Spare Tire | Standard | |
| Exterior Measurements | ||
| Fit | Fit Sport | |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 96.5 | |
| Length (in.) | 157.4 | |
| Height (in.) | 60 | |
| Width (in.) | 66.2 | |
| Track (in., front/rear) | 57.3 / 57.1 | |
| Curb Weight (lbs., MT/AT) | 2432 / 2514 | 2471 / 2551 |
| Weight Distribution (%, front/rear, MT) | 62 / 38 | |
| Weight Distribution (%, front/rear, AT) | 63 / 37 | |
| Interior Measurements | ||
| Fit | Fit Sport | |
| Headroom (in., front/rear) | 40.6 / 38.6 | |
| Legroom (in., front/rear) | 41.9 / 33.7 | |
| Shoulder Room (in., front/rear) | 52.8 / 50.6 | |
| Hiproom (in., front/rear) | 51.2 / 51.0 | |
| Cargo Volume (cu. ft., seat up/down) | 21.3 / 41.9 | |
| Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) | 90 | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | |
| Epa Mileage Estimates/Capacities† | ||
| Fit | Fit Sport | |
| 5-Speed Manual (City/Highway/Combined) | 28 / 34 / 31 | |
| 5-Speed Automatic (City/Highway/Combined) | 27 / 34 / 30 | 27 / 33 / 29 |
| Crankcase (qt.) | 4.4 | |
| Coolant System (qt., MT/AT) | 5.7 / 5.6 | |
| Fuel (gal.) | 10.8 | |
| Required Fuel | Regular Unleaded | |
| Safety | ||
| Fit | Fit Sport | |
| 3-Point Seat Belts at all Seating Positions | Standard | |
| Front 3-Point Seat Belts with Automatic Tensioning System | Standard | |
| Adjustable Front Seat Belt Anchors | Standard | |
| Dual-Stage, Dual-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS) | Standard | |
| Front Side Airbags with Passenger-Side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) | Standard | |
| Side Curtain Airbags | Standard | |
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | Standard | |
| Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) | Standard | |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | Standard | |
| Side-Impact Door Beams | Standard | |
| Outboard Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) | Standard | |
| Child-Proof Rear Door Locks | Standard | |
| Immobilizer Theft-Deterrent System | Standard | |
| Exterior Features | ||
| Fit | Fit Sport | |
| Roof-Mounted Antenna | Standard | |
| Security System with Remote Entry | Standard | |
| Body-Colored Folding Power Side Mirrors | Standard | |
| 2-Speed/Intermittent Windshield Wipers | Standard | |
| Rear Window Wiper/Washer | Standard | |
| Impact-Absorbing Body-Colored Bumpers | Standard | |
| Fog Lights | Standard | |
| Multi-Reflector Halogen Headlights with Body-Colored Bezels | Standard | |
| Body-Colored Underbody Kit | Standard | |
| Body-Colored Rear Roofline Spoiler | Standard | |
| Tinted Glass | Standard | |
| Body-Colored Door Handles | Standard | |
| Comfort & Convenience | ||
| Fit | Fit Sport | |
| Air Conditioning with Air-Filtration System | Standard | |
| Power Windows with Auto-Down Driver's Window | Standard | |
| Power Door Locks | Standard | |
| Cruise Control | Standard | |
| Perforated Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | Standard | |
| Steering Wheel-Mounted Paddle Shifters | 5AT only | |
| Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | |
| Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls | Standard | |
| Beverage Holders, Front (2) and Rear (3) | Standard | |
| Door-Pocket Storage Bins, Front | Standard | |
| Passenger-Side Seatback Pocket | Standard | |
| Headlights-On Reminder | Standard | |
| Driver's Vanity Mirror | Standard | |
| 12-Volt Power Outlet | Standard | |
| Cargo Area Tie-Down Anchors (4 total) | Standard | |
| Cargo Area Storage Pocket | Standard | |
| Rear Window Defroster | Standard | |
| Cargo Area Light | Standard | |
| Seating | ||
| Fit | Fit Sport | |
| Reclining Front Seatbacks | Standard | |
| Adjustable Head Restraints | Standard | |
| Fold-Flat-Capable Seating | Standard | |
| 60/40 Split 2nd-Row Magic Seat® | Standard | |
| Audio Systems | ||
| Fit | Fit Sport | |
| 160-Watt AM/FM/CD Audio System with 4 Speakers | Standard | |
| 200-Watt AM/FM/CD Audio System with 6 Speakers | Standard | |
| 5-Mode Equalizer | Standard | |
| MP3/Windows Media® Audio (WMA) Playback Capability | Standard | |
| MP3/Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | |
| CD Text Display Capability | Standard | |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume Control (SVC) | Standard | |
| Instrumentation | ||
| Fit | Fit Sport | |
| Maintenance Minder™ System | Standard | |
| Blue Backlit Gauges | Standard | |
| Tachometer | Standard | |
| Sport-Mode Gear Indicator | 5AT only | |
| Digital Odometer and Digital Trip Meters (2) | Standard | |
| Fuel and Coolant Temperature Indicators | Standard | |
| Door-Open Indicator | Standard | |
| Low-Fuel and Low-Oil Pressure Indicators | Standard | |
| Passenger-Side Side Airbag-Off Indicator | Standard | |
* Does not apply to fluid and filter changes. May vary with driving conditions. See your owner's manual for more details.
† Based on 2008 EPA mileage estimates, reflecting new EPA fuel economy methods beginning with 2008 models. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.
