Honda Fit vs Kia Niro
The Kia Niro is more fuel-efficient at 112 MPG combined, against 36 MPG for the Honda Fit. At EPA assumptions that is about $1,150 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Honda Fit | Kia Niro | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 196 | 87 |
| Most reported problem | Fuel system | Drivetrain & axles |
| Crashes and fires | 14 and 1 | 6 and 3 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 12,000 miles | 45,000 miles |
| Recalls | 6 | 1 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 36 MPG | 112 MPG |
| City and highway | 33 and 40 | 123 and 102 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $1,850 | $700 |
| NHTSA overall safety | Not rated |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 196 complaints for the Honda Fit and 87 for the Kia Niro. 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: 6 for the Honda Fit, 1 for the Kia Niro.