Honda Fit vs Nissan ARIYA

The Nissan ARIYA is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 103 mpg combined versus 36 mpg for the Honda Fit, a 67 mpg advantage and costs about $950 less per year to fuel.

Across 4 measured categories, the Nissan ARIYA leads in 4. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.

2015–2020

Honda Fit

Small Station Wagons · 18 configurations

36mpg combined (best)
All Honda Fit specs

2023–2026

Nissan ARIYA

Small Station Wagons · 25 configurations

103mpg combined (best)
All Nissan ARIYA specs

Head-to-head specifications

MetricHonda FitNissan ARIYA
Best combined MPG36 mpg103 mpg
Best city MPG33 mpg111 mpg
Best highway MPG40 mpg95 mpg
Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year$1,700$750
Lowest CO2 output246 g/miNot available
Engines offeredSIDINot available
TransmissionsAutomatic (AV-S7), Automatic (variable gear ratios), Manual 6-spdAutomatic (A1)
DrivetrainsFront-Wheel DriveAll-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel typesRegularElectricity
EPA classSmall Station WagonsSmall Station Wagons
Years covered2015–20202023–2026
Configurations on record1825

Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.

Fit vs ARIYA: common questions

Which is better on gas, the Honda Fit or the Nissan ARIYA?

The Nissan ARIYA is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 103 mpg combined versus 36 mpg for the Honda Fit, a 67 mpg advantage and costs about $950 less per year to fuel.

Which costs less to run per year?

By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Nissan ARIYA runs about $750 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $1,700 for the Honda Fit — a difference of roughly $950 per year.

What engines do the Fit and ARIYA offer?

Honda Fit: SIDI. Nissan ARIYA: no engine data on record.

Are they in the same vehicle class?

Yes — the EPA classifies both the Honda Fit and the Nissan ARIYA as Small Station Wagons, so they compete directly.

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