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Features Comparison: Honda Fit vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

  

Model Year 2008 2008 2008- 2008-
Model Fit Fit New Beetle New Beetle
Trim Base Sport S SE
Engines  
1.5L I4
OHC-4v
130 hp@6600
114 lb-ft@4600		 1.5L I4<br>OHC-4v<br>130 hp@6600 <br>114 lb-ft@4600 is a standard feature. 1.5L I4<br>OHC-4v<br>130 hp@6600 <br>114 lb-ft@4600 is a standard feature.    
2.5L I5
DOHC-4v
150 hp@5000
170 lb-ft@3750		     2.5L I5<br>DOHC-4v<br>150 hp@5000 <br>170 lb-ft@3750 is a standard feature. 2.5L I5<br>DOHC-4v<br>150 hp@5000 <br>170 lb-ft@3750 is a standard feature.
Transmissions  
5-speed manual 5-speed manual is a standard feature. 5-speed manual is a standard feature. 5-speed manual is a standard feature.  
5-speed automatic 5-speed automatic is an optional feature.      
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   5-speed manually-shiftable automatic is an optional feature.    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     6-speed manually-shiftable automatic is an optional feature. 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic is a standard feature.
Drivetrains  
FWD FWD is a standard feature. FWD is a standard feature. FWD is a standard feature. FWD is a standard feature.
Tires  
175/65R14 tires 175/65R14 tires is a standard feature. 175/65R14 tires is a standard feature.    
195/55HR15 tires   195/55HR15 tires is a standard feature.    
205/55HR16 tires     205/55HR16 tires is a standard feature. 205/55HR16 tires is a standard feature.
225/45HR17 tires       225/45HR17 tires is a standard feature.
Audio Systems  
Unbranded, 160W, 4 speakers Unbranded, 160W, 4 speakers is a standard feature.      
Unbranded, 200W, 6 speakers   Unbranded, 200W, 6 speakers is a standard feature.    
Unbranded, 6 speakers     Unbranded, 6 speakers is a standard feature. Unbranded, 6 speakers is a standard feature.
Accessories  
Cruise control   Cruise control is a standard feature. Cruise control is a standard feature. Cruise control is a standard feature.
Power front side windowsOften must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available.   Power front side windows is a standard feature. Power front side windows is a standard feature. Power front side windows is a standard feature. Power front side windows is a standard feature.
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available.
Power locks Power locks is a standard feature. Power locks is a standard feature. Power locks is a standard feature. Power locks is a standard feature.
Power rear side windows Power rear side windows is a standard feature. Power rear side windows is a standard feature.    
Remote keyless entryUnlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob.     Remote keyless entry is a standard feature. Remote keyless entry is a standard feature. Remote keyless entry is a standard feature.
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob.
Tilt steering wheel, manual Tilt steering wheel, manual is a standard feature. Tilt steering wheel, manual is a standard feature.    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual is a standard feature. Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual is a standard feature.
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety  
4-wheel disc brakesRear disc brakes.       4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature. 4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature.
Rear disc brakes.
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seatsIf active, automatically move forward when the vehicle is rear-ended. Note: becoming less common.       Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats is a standard feature. Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats is a standard feature.
If active, automatically move forward when the vehicle is rear-ended. Note: becoming less common.
AlarmOnly listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.     Alarm is a standard feature. Alarm is a standard feature. Alarm is a standard feature.
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.
Antilock brakes (ABS)Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time.   Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature.
Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time.
Brake assistWhen a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes.       Brake assist is a standard feature. Brake assist is a standard feature.
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes.
Front airbagsMandatory, in all cars.   Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature.
Mandatory, in all cars.
Front side airbagsTorso-level front row airbags, usually contained in the seats. Many also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags.       Front side airbags is a standard feature. Front side airbags is a standard feature.
Torso-level front row airbags, usually contained in the seats. Many also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags.
Side curtain airbagsAirbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row.   Side curtain airbags is a standard feature. Side curtain airbags is a standard feature.    
Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row.
Stability controlSelectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning).       Stability control is a standard feature. Stability control is a standard feature.
Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning).
Temporary spare tire Temporary spare tire is a standard feature. Temporary spare tire is a standard feature. Temporary spare tire is a standard feature. Temporary spare tire is a standard feature.
Tire-pressure monitorTwo types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire.   Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature. Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature. Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature. Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature.
Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire.
Traction controlWhen a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction.       Traction control is a standard feature. Traction control is a standard feature.
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction.
Cargo Management  
Cargo cover     Cargo cover is a standard feature. Cargo cover is a standard feature.
Console with shifter Console with shifter is a standard feature. Console with shifter is a standard feature. Console with shifter is a standard feature. Console with shifter is a standard feature.
Overhead sunglass holderUsually part of an overhead console.       Overhead sunglass holder is a standard feature.  
Usually part of an overhead console.
Climate Control  
Air conditioning Air conditioning is a standard feature. Air conditioning is a standard feature. Air conditioning is a standard feature. Air conditioning is a standard feature.
Heated windshield washer nozzles     Heated windshield washer nozzles is an optional feature. Heated windshield washer nozzles is a standard feature.
Interior air filterFilters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features.   Interior air filter is a standard feature. Interior air filter is a standard feature. Interior air filter is a standard feature. Interior air filter is a standard feature.
Filters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features.
Intermittent wipers Intermittent wipers is a standard feature. Intermittent wipers is a standard feature.    
Rear defrost Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature.
Rear heat ductsDucts under front seats direct heated air to the second row.   Rear heat ducts is a standard feature. Rear heat ducts is a standard feature. Rear heat ducts is a standard feature. Rear heat ducts is a standard feature.
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row.
Rear wiper Rear wiper is a standard feature. Rear wiper is a standard feature.    
Speed-sensitive wipersOnly listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.       Speed-sensitive wipers is a standard feature. Speed-sensitive wipers is a standard feature.
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.
Variable intermittent wipersTime between wipes can be precisely adjusted.       Variable intermittent wipers is a standard feature. Variable intermittent wipers is a standard feature.
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted.
Engine / Motor  
Oil coolerOnly listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.       Oil cooler is a standard feature. Oil cooler is a standard feature.
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Exterior  
Body kitSide skirts and possibly a front air dam and rear apron.     Body kit is a standard feature.    
Side skirts and possibly a front air dam and rear apron.
Rear spoilerCan be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler.     Rear spoiler is a standard feature. Rear spoiler is an optional feature. Rear spoiler is an optional feature.
Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler.
Sunroof     Sunroof is an optional feature. Sunroof is a standard feature.
Infotainment  
Aux inputJack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car.     Aux input is a standard feature. Aux input is a standard feature. Aux input is a standard feature.
Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car.
CD changer, remoteCD changer in the glove compartment, trunk, or cargo area, beyond easy reach. Can be in addition to an in-dash CD player.       CD changer, remote is an optional feature. CD changer, remote is an optional feature.
CD changer in the glove compartment, trunk, or cargo area, beyond easy reach. Can be in addition to an in-dash CD player.
CD player CD player is a standard feature. CD player is a standard feature. CD player is a standard feature. CD player is a standard feature.
iPod integrationIntegrates an iPod with the vehicle's controls and speakers. Usually included if there is a USB port, but can also rely on a proprietary port.       iPod integration is an optional feature. iPod integration is an optional feature.
Integrates an iPod with the vehicle's controls and speakers. Usually included if there is a USB port, but can also rely on a proprietary port.
MP3-compatible playerAudio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files.     MP3-compatible player is a standard feature. MP3-compatible player is a standard feature. MP3-compatible player is a standard feature.
Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files.
Satellite radioXM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply.       Satellite radio is a standard feature. Satellite radio is a standard feature.
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply.
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors  
Fog lightsLight wide area close in front of the vehicle.     Fog lights is a standard feature.    
Light wide area close in front of the vehicle.
Heated mirrorsClears ice and fog from mirrors.       Heated mirrors is a standard feature. Heated mirrors is a standard feature.
Clears ice and fog from mirrors.
Illuminated visor mirror, driverIncludes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.       Illuminated visor mirror, driver is a standard feature. Illuminated visor mirror, driver is a standard feature.
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.
Illuminated visor mirror, passengerIncludes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.       Illuminated visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature. Illuminated visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature.
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.
Map lightsFront row reading lights.       Map lights is a standard feature. Map lights is a standard feature.
Front row reading lights.
Outside temperature display     Outside temperature display is a standard feature. Outside temperature display is a standard feature.
Power mirrorsIncludes value of manual remote mirrors.   Power mirrors is a standard feature. Power mirrors is a standard feature. Power mirrors is a standard feature. Power mirrors is a standard feature.
Includes value of manual remote mirrors.
TachometerReports engine speed.   Tachometer is a standard feature. Tachometer is a standard feature. Tachometer is a standard feature. Tachometer is a standard feature.
Reports engine speed.
Turn signals on or near mirrors     Turn signals on or near mirrors is a standard feature. Turn signals on or near mirrors is a standard feature.
Visor mirror, driver Visor mirror, driver is a standard feature. Visor mirror, driver is a standard feature.    
Seats and Interior Trim  
Front buckets Front buckets is a standard feature. Front buckets is a standard feature. Front buckets is a standard feature. Front buckets is a standard feature.
Second-row 2-person bench     Second-row 2-person bench is a standard feature. Second-row 2-person bench is a standard feature.
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature. Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature.    
Center armrest(s), front row     Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature.
Floor mats     Floor mats is a standard feature. Floor mats is a standard feature.
Folding second row seatsSeat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat.   Folding second row seats is a standard feature. Folding second row seats is a standard feature. Folding second row seats is a standard feature. Folding second row seats is a standard feature.
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat.
Heated front seats     Heated front seats is an optional feature. Heated front seats is a standard feature.
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   Leather-wrapped steering wheel is a standard feature.   Leather-wrapped steering wheel is a standard feature.
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     Manual height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Manual height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat     Manual height adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature. Manual height adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature.
Synthetic leather seating surfacesA.k.a vinyl, leatherette, MB-Tex, NuLuxe.       Synthetic leather seating surfaces is a standard feature. Synthetic leather seating surfaces is a standard feature.
A.k.a vinyl, leatherette, MB-Tex, NuLuxe.
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires  
Alloy wheels   Alloy wheels is a standard feature. Alloy wheels is a standard feature. Alloy wheels is a standard feature.
Wheel locksLug nuts that can only be removed using a special key. Prevents theft of wheels.       Wheel locks is a standard feature. Wheel locks is a standard feature.
Lug nuts that can only be removed using a special key. Prevents theft of wheels.
Transmission  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controlsPaddles or buttons that can be used to manually shift the transmission. Only listed when optional or not always included with an automatic transmission.     Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls is an optional feature.    
Paddles or buttons that can be used to manually shift the transmission. Only listed when optional or not always included with an automatic transmission.

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2008 Honda Fit Available Features: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 The ipod interface on the Sport model is pretty cool. Also liked the paddle shifting on the steering wheel. Having Cruise Control is also a plus. see full Honda Fit review
2009 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 USB connection for my iPod is great. Paddle shifters on the Sport automatic model are not just fun, but can be very useful in some situations, such as if you need to start in 2nd gear due to icy conditions, climbing hills, or with heavy cargo in the back. see full Honda Fit review
2008 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 The Sport model came with many features that would be extra on other cars, such as security, cruise, aux jack, and fog lights. see full Honda Fit review
2008 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed automatic FWD		 It had what I needed: a/c, decent sound system, power windows and locks, power mirrors... had to add remote entry and cruise control, but both were easy to do. see full Honda Fit review
2008 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 Cargo space is very useful for the overakll size of this car. see full Honda Fit review
2008 Honda Fit Available Features: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Adequate for the price range see full Honda Fit review
2007 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Not enough features when we bought it. They are adding some for the 2009 Fit. Mainly, navigation, cup holders, arm rests, audio system. see full Honda Fit review
2007 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 North American version is missing options found in other markets, e.g. heated side mirrors, trailer hitch. see full Honda Fit review
2007 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 I wish I could have had a CD changer and heated seats see full Honda Fit review
2007 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 standard features. see full Honda Fit review
 

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