2008 Honda Fit vs. 2009 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Toyota Corolla is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Fit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Fit would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Corolla (122 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2008 Honda Fit. (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 504 kg more than 2008 Honda Fit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Toyota Corolla (157 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Fit. (142 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Fit | 2009 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Fit | Corolla |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 55 L |