Honda Fit vs Scion XB

The Honda Fit is more fuel-efficient at 31 MPG combined, against 24 MPG for the Scion XB. At EPA assumptions that is about $650 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)

Side by side

	Honda Fit	Scion XB
Complaints (NHTSA)	280	424
Most reported problem	Air bags	Air bags
Crashes and fires	43 and 2	42 and 8
Typical mileage at complaint	76,000 miles	54,000 miles
Recalls	8	8
Fuel economy, combined	31 MPG	24 MPG
City and highway	28 and 34	22 and 28
Yearly fuel cost (EPA)	$2,150	$2,800

What the numbers say

NHTSA has 280 complaints for the Honda Fit and 424 for the Scion XB. 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: 8 for the Honda Fit, 8 for the Scion XB.

Work out the fuel cost of each on your own mileage