Audi A3 vs Honda Fit

The Audi A3 is more fuel-efficient at 32 MPG combined, against 31 MPG for the Honda Fit. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)

Side by side

	Audi A3	Honda Fit
Complaints (NHTSA)	51	128
Most reported problem	Air bags	Air bags
Crashes and fires	0 and 3	11 and 1
Typical mileage at complaint	56,000 miles	68,000 miles
Recalls	4	11
Fuel economy, combined	32 MPG	31 MPG
City and highway	29 and 37	28 and 35
Yearly fuel cost (EPA)	$3,000	$2,150

What the numbers say

NHTSA has 51 complaints for the Audi A3 and 128 for the Honda Fit. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.

Safety recalls on file: 4 for the Audi A3, 11 for the Honda Fit.

Work out the fuel cost of each on your own mileage