2016 Honda Fit LX CVT
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- Photo: 2016 Honda Fit LX, front left, 05-19-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2015 Honda Fit LX in Crystal Black Peal, Front Right, 05-20-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: A Honda Fit in Taichung by WC-QHS, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2017 Honda Fit EX, rear right, 05-08-2024 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Honda Fit 13G-L Package (GK) Interior1 by DY5W-sport, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2016 Honda Fit LX CVT is a 130-hp 1.5-liter inline-4 with a cvt and front-wheel drive. It starts at $16,690 MSRP and is rated at 36 mpg combined.
It makes 130 horsepower at 6,600 rpm and 114 lb-ft of torque at 4600 rpm, spinning to a 6,800 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 33 mpg city and 40 mpg highway (36 mpg combined).
The Fit measures 160.0 inches long on a 99.6-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,544 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $16,690 ($22,601 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $17,525 ($23,732 *) |
| Destination Charge | $835 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.5-liter DOHC 16-valve I4 i-VTEC with direct injection (L15B) |
| Displacement | 1.5 L |
| Horsepower | 130 hp @ 6,600 rpm |
| Torque | 114 lb-ft @ 4600 rpm |
| Redline | 6,800 rpm |
| Valvetrain | 16-valve DOHC i-VTEC |
| Bore and Stroke | 73.0 x 89.5 |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 |
| Injection Type | Direct injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | CVT with Sport Mode |
| 1st Gear | 2.526 (35 mph **) |
| Reverse | 2.706 |
| Final Drive | 5.44 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 33 MPG |
| Highway | 40 MPG |
| Combined | 36 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 10.6 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion beam |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 25.4 mm |
| Turning Diameter | 35.1 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 | 185/60R15 |
| Tires Rear | 185/60R15 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 160 in |
| Width | 67 in |
| Height | 60 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.6 in |
| Front Track | 58.3 in |
| Rear Track | 58 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.6 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,544 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 62% / 38% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.5 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.5 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.4 in |
| Legroom Rear | 39.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 54.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 52.6 in |
| Hip Room Front | 51.5 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 45.1 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (14.7 % risk) |
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Honda FIT. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Oct 23, 2015 · STRUCTURE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Fit LX-trim vehicles manufactured April 11, 2014, to July 02, 2015 and not equipped with a sunroof. In the affected vehicles, the rear grab handle brackets were not manufactured properly, and as a result, the brackets may puncture the side curtain air bags upon their deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection" and number 226, "Ejection Mitigation".
Consequence: If the side curtain air bags are punctured upon deployment, the outboard seat occupants may be at a higher risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear grab handle bracket, free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JV8.
NHTSA campaign 15V697000
121 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2016 Honda FIT
Owner Complaints
121 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Honda FIT (5 mention a crash, 3 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 54 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 18 |
| Unknown Or Other | 17 |
| Engine | 12 |
| Power Train | 7 |
| Tires | 7 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2016 HONDA FIT. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.