2013 Honda CR-Z vs. 2013 Honda Fit
To start off, both 2013 Honda CR-Z and 2013 Honda Fit were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2013 Honda CR-Z and 2013 Honda Fit are equipped with a 1,497 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda CR-Z (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2013 Honda Fit. (115 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda CR-Z should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda CR-Z weights approximately 80 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 Honda CR-Z (174 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Fit. (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Honda CR-Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Honda CR-Z | 2013 Honda Fit | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | CR-Z | Fit |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4 : 1 | 10.4 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1196 kg | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4079 mm | 4105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1695 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1394 mm | 1525 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2435 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.3 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.5 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 40 L |
