2020 Honda Fit LX CVT
All photo credits
- 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 2020 Honda Fit LX CVT is a 130-hp 1.5-liter inline-4 with a cvt and front-wheel drive. It starts at $16,990 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 | $16,990 |
| MSRP with Destination | $17,945 |
| Destination Charge | $955 |
| 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
4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2020 Honda FIT. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
May 21, 2026 · AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Consequence: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V332000
May 31, 2024 · BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Fit and 2019-2022 HR-V vehicles that were previously recalled under NHTSA recall number 23V-046. The rearview camera image may not display when the engine is started with a key, due to a design error in the audio display power circuit. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the display audio unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2024. Owners may contact Honda service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are TIQ and DIR. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 23V-046 will need to have the new remedy completed.
NHTSA campaign 24V384000
Feb 1, 2024 · AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.
Consequence: An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.
NHTSA campaign 24V064000
Feb 2, 2023 · BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Fit and 2019-2022 HR-V vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the engine is started with a key, due to a design error in the audio display power circuit. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the display audio unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 13, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is 6DW. This recall has been superseded by NHTSA recall number 24V-384. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 23V-046 will need to have the new remedy completed under recall 24V-384.
NHTSA campaign 23V046000
36 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2020 Honda FIT
Owner Complaints
36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2020 Honda FIT (1 mention a crash, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 8 |
| Electrical System | 7 |
| Unknown Or Other | 7 |
| Engine | 6 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 |
| Lane Departure | 4 |
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 2020 HONDA FIT. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.