2009 Honda Fit vs. 2012 Mazda BT-50
To start off, 2012 Mazda BT-50 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Fit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Fit would be higher. At 2,604 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mazda BT-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mazda BT-50 (123 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 Honda Fit. (116 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mazda BT-50 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Fit weights approximately 4 kg more than 2012 Mazda BT-50.
Because 2012 Mazda BT-50 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Fit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mazda BT-50 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, 2012 Mazda BT-50 (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Fit. (106 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Mazda BT-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Fit | 2012 Mazda BT-50 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Fit | BT-50 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 2604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 64 L |
