Honda Fit vs Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen
The Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen 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
| Honda Fit | Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 215 | 47 |
| Most reported problem | Air bags | Fuel system |
| Crashes and fires | 24 and 6 | 1 and 1 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 30,000 miles | 82,000 miles |
| Recalls | 10 | 1 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 31 MPG | 32 MPG |
| City and highway | 28 and 35 | 29 and 37 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,150 | $3,000 |
| NHTSA overall safety | Not rated |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 215 complaints for the Honda Fit and 47 for the Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen. 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: 10 for the Honda Fit, 1 for the Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen.