Honda Fit vs Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen
The Honda Fit is more fuel-efficient at 36 MPG combined, against 29 MPG for the Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen. 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 | Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 151 | 73 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical system | Air bags |
| Crashes and fires | 6 and 0 | 2 and 0 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 36,000 miles | 44,000 miles |
| Recalls | 1 | 3 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 36 MPG | 29 MPG |
| City and highway | 33 and 40 | 25 and 34 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $1,850 | $2,300 |
| NHTSA overall safety |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 151 complaints for the Honda Fit and 73 for the Volkswagen Golf 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.
NHTSA's overall safety ratings: 5 stars for the Honda Fit, 5 stars for the Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen.
Safety recalls on file: 1 for the Honda Fit, 3 for the Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen.