Honda Fit vs Hyundai Elantra Touring
The Honda Fit is more fuel-efficient at 31 MPG combined, against 26 MPG for the Hyundai Elantra Touring. At EPA assumptions that is about $450 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Honda Fit | Hyundai Elantra Touring | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 221 | 98 |
| Most reported problem | Air bags | Steering |
| Crashes and fires | 33 and 1 | 8 and 4 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 41,000 miles | 52,000 miles |
| Recalls | 12 | 4 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 31 MPG | 26 MPG |
| City and highway | 28 and 35 | 23 and 31 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,150 | $2,600 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 221 complaints for the Honda Fit and 98 for the Hyundai Elantra Touring. 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: 12 for the Honda Fit, 4 for the Hyundai Elantra Touring.