Honda Fit vs Toyota Prius V
The Toyota Prius V is more fuel-efficient at 41 MPG combined, against 36 MPG for the Honda Fit. At EPA assumptions that is about $200 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Honda Fit | Toyota Prius V | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 375 | 32 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical system | Brakes |
| Crashes and fires | 21 and 1 | 5 and 0 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 47,000 miles | 59,000 miles |
| Recalls | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 36 MPG | 41 MPG |
| City and highway | 33 and 40 | 43 and 39 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $1,850 | $1,650 |
| NHTSA overall safety | Not rated |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 375 complaints for the Honda Fit and 32 for the Toyota Prius V. 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 Honda Fit, 2 for the Toyota Prius V.