2008 Honda Fit Base 5MT
The 2008 Honda Fit Base 5MT is a 109-hp 1.5-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $13,950 MSRP and is rated at 31 mpg combined.
It makes 109 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 105 lb-ft of torque at 4800 rpm, spinning to a 6,300 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 28 mpg city and 34 mpg highway (31 mpg combined).
The Fit measures 157.4 inches long on a 96.5-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,432 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $13,950 ($21,058 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $14,585 ($22,016 *) |
| Destination Charge | $635 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.5-liter SOHC 16-valve I4 VTEC (L15A) |
| Displacement | 1.5 L |
| Horsepower | 109 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
| Torque | 105 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm |
| Redline | 6,300 rpm |
| Valvetrain | 16-valve SOHC VTEC |
| Bore and Stroke | 73.0 x 89.4 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 |
| Injection Type | Multi-point fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| 1st Gear | 3.462 (29 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 1.87 (54 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.321 (76 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 0.97 (103 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 0.757 (132 mph **) |
| Reverse | 3.231 |
| Final Drive | 4.294 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 28 MPG |
| Highway | 34 MPG |
| Combined | 31 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 10.8 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion beam |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 21.0 mm |
| Turning Diameter | 35.6 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Disc 10.3 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drum 7.9 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 14 in with full covers |
| Wheels Rear | 14 in with full covers |
| Tires Front | P175/65R14 |
| Tires Rear | P175/65R14 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 157.4 in |
| Width | 66.2 in |
| Height | 60 in |
| Wheelbase | 96.5 in |
| Front Track | 57.3 in |
| Rear Track | 57.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 21.3 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,432 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 61.8% / 38.2% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 40.6 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.6 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.9 in |
| Legroom Rear | 33.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 52.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 50.6 in |
| Hip Room Front | 51.2 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 51 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline