Honda Fit vs Nissan Rogue Sport
The Honda Fit is more fuel-efficient at 36 MPG combined, against 28 MPG for the Nissan Rogue Sport. At EPA assumptions that is about $550 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Honda Fit | Nissan Rogue Sport | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 196 | 153 |
| Most reported problem | Fuel system | Forward collision avoidance |
| Crashes and fires | 14 and 1 | 4 and 1 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 12,000 miles | 13,000 miles |
| Recalls | 6 | 2 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 36 MPG | 28 MPG |
| City and highway | 33 and 40 | 27 and 31 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $1,850 | $2,400 |
| NHTSA overall safety |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 196 complaints for the Honda Fit and 153 for the Nissan Rogue Sport. 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, 4 stars for the Nissan Rogue Sport.
Safety recalls on file: 6 for the Honda Fit, 2 for the Nissan Rogue Sport.