2012 Honda Fit Base 5AT
The 2012 Honda Fit Base 5AT is a 117-hp 1.5-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $16,125 MSRP and is rated at 31 mpg combined.
It makes 117 horsepower at 6,600 rpm and 106 lb-ft of torque at 4800 rpm, spinning to a 6,800 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 28 mpg city and 35 mpg highway (31 mpg combined).
The Fit measures 161.6 inches long on a 98.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,575 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $16,125 ($22,825 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $16,915 ($23,943 *) |
| Destination Charge | $790 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.5-liter SOHC 16-valve I4 i-VTEC (L15A7) |
| Displacement | 1.5 L |
| Horsepower | 117 hp @ 6,600 rpm |
| Torque | 106 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm |
| Redline | 6,800 rpm |
| Valvetrain | 16-valve SOHC i-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 automatic |
| 1st Gear | 2.996 (35 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 1.679 (63 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.067 (100 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 0.761 (140 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 0.552 (193 mph **) |
| Reverse | 1.957 |
| Final Drive | 4.56 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 28 MPG |
| Highway | 35 MPG |
| Combined | 31 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 10.6 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion beam |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 22.0 mm |
| Turning Diameter | 34.4 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Disc 10.3 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drum 7.9 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15 in with full covers |
| Wheels Rear | 15 in with full covers |
| Tires Front | 175/65R15 |
| Tires Rear | 175/65R15 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 161.6 in |
| Width | 66.7 in |
| Height | 60 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.4 in |
| Front Track | 58.7 in |
| Rear Track | 58.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 20.6 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,575 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 64% / 36% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 40.4 in |
| Headroom Rear | 39 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.3 in |
| Legroom Rear | 34.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 52.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 51.3 in |
| Hip Room Front | 51.5 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 51.3 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline