2008 Honda Fit vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 5 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 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 3 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 3 Series (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2008 Honda Fit. (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 451 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.
Because 2013 BMW 3 Series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Fit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 BMW 3 Series (350 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Fit. (142 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 3 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Fit | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
Make | Honda | BMW |
Model | Fit | 3 Series |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10:01 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1631 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4636 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2031 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1434 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.3 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.9 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 60 L |