Nissan ARIYA vs Honda Fit

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.

2023–2026

Nissan ARIYA

Small Station Wagons · 25 configurations

103mpg combined (best)
All Nissan ARIYA specs

2015–2020

Honda Fit

Small Station Wagons · 18 configurations

36mpg combined (best)
All Honda Fit specs

Head-to-head specifications

MetricNissan ARIYAHonda Fit
Best combined MPG103 mpg36 mpg
Best city MPG111 mpg33 mpg
Best highway MPG95 mpg40 mpg
Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year$750$1,700
Lowest CO2 outputNot available246 g/mi
Engines offeredNot availableSIDI
TransmissionsAutomatic (A1)Automatic (AV-S7), Automatic (variable gear ratios), Manual 6-spd
DrivetrainsAll-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Fuel typesElectricityRegular
EPA classSmall Station WagonsSmall Station Wagons
Years covered2023–20262015–2020
Configurations on record2518

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

ARIYA vs Fit: common questions

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

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 ARIYA and Fit offer?

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

Are they in the same vehicle class?

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

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