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Honda Fit
Incredibly fuel-efficient urban hatchback with Magic Seats and sub-1,500 cc duty savings.
Highest ratedBest value
Honda FitVolkswagen Polo
Mandai score
8.5/10
8/10
Typical price
KSh 1,800,000
KSh 1,950,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
Fuel
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, CVT
Automatic, Dual-clutch
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
Fit 1.3L Home / Fit e:HEV Hybrid Luxe
Polo 1.0 TSI Comfortline / Highline / R-Line / GTI
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Fuel consumption
18.5 km/L5.4 L/100km combined · about 740 km a tank
21.0 km/L4.8 L/100km combined · about 840 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,227 / 100 kmKSh 12 a km · KSh 12,268 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,081 / 100 kmKSh 11 a km · KSh 10,808 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
3,990 mm (GK) / 4,040 mm (GR)
4,053 mm
Width
1,695 mm
1,751 mm
Height
1,525 mm
1,461 mm
Wheelbase
2,530 mm
2,551 mm
Ground clearance
145 mm
145 mm
Boot space
304 L (1,205 L folded)
351 L (1,125 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,070 kg (Petrol) / 1,200 kg (Hybrid)
1,145 kg
Seats
5
5
Specifications
Engine
1.3L L13B i-VTEC / 1.5L e:HEV Hybrid
1.0L TSI Turbo 3-Cylinder / 2.0L TSI Turbo 4-Cylinder (GTI)
Power
100 hp (1.3L) / 109 hp combined (e:HEV)
95 hp to 115 hp (1.0T) / 200 hp (GTI)
Torque
119 Nm (1.3L) / 253 Nm electric motor torque (e:HEV)
175 Nm to 200 Nm (1.0T) / 320 Nm (GTI)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
0–100 km/h
10.2 sec (1.3L) / 9.4 sec (e:HEV)
6.7 sec (GTI) / 9.5 sec (1.0T 115hp) / 10.8 sec (1.0T 95hp)
Top speed
180 km/h
200 km/h (1.0T) / 237 km/h (GTI)
Fuel economy
Combined
18.5 km/L (1.3L) / 28.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
21.0 km/L (1.0T 95hp) / 19.5 km/L (1.0T 115hp) / 15.0 km/L (GTI)
City
15.5 km/L (1.3L) / 26.5 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
18.0 km/L (1.0T 95hp) / 16.8 km/L (1.0T 115hp) / 12.2 km/L (GTI)
Highway
21.0 km/L (1.3L) / 29.5 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
24.0 km/L (1.0T 95hp) / 22.5 km/L (1.0T 115hp) / 17.5 km/L (GTI)
Tank size
40 L
40 L
CO₂ emissions
98 g/km (Hybrid)
108 g/km (1.0T)
At a glance
Model
Honda Fit (GK3/GK5 & GR1/GR3 Series)
Volkswagen Polo (Mk6 AW Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Compact Hatchback
5-Door Subcompact European Hatchback
Seating capacity
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol (i-VTEC), Full Hybrid (e:HEV)
Petrol (TSI Turbo)
Engine sizes
1,317 cc / 1,496 cc
999 cc (1.0L TSI) / 1,984 cc (2.0L TSI GTI)
Transmission
CVT Automatic / e-CVT
7-Speed DSG Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD or Real Time AWD
Front-Wheel Drive
Ground clearance
145 mm (150 mm Crosstar)
145 mm
Source market
Japan (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Magic Seat versatility: Rear seat cushions flip up or fold flat to carry tall cargo and bicycles.
- Sub-1,500 cc import duty advantage: Qualifies for KRA's lowest customs tax valuation bracket.
- Exceptional e:HEV fuel efficiency: Delivers up to 28.0 km/L in stop-and-go Nairobi city traffic.
- Lowest KRA import duty bracket: 999 cc TSI engine sits in KRA's lowest customs tax valuation category.
- High-speed European stability: MQB chassis provides unshakeable highway composure at 120 km/L.
- Punchy 200 Nm 1.0T torque: Turbocharged low-end torque makes city overtaking responsive and effortless.
- Generous 351 L boot capacity: Class-leading trunk space for a subcompact hatchback.
What’s not so good
- 145 mm ground clearance: Requires slow navigation over steep estate speed bumps when fully loaded.
- Third-generation DCT hybrid recall history: 2014–2016 i-DCD dual-clutch models require transmission software check.
- Low 145 mm ground clearance: Requires care when navigating high urban speed bumps.
- Requires quality synthetic VW 504 00 oils: DSG transmission requires fluid maintenance every 60,000 km.