The Honda Fit uses a 1.5-liter inline-4 gasoline engine with i-VTEC in its contemporary non-hybrid form, and a hybrid variant pairs a 1.5-liter Atkinson-cycle engine with an electric motor for efficiency. In some older markets and early generations, smaller engines such as a 1.3-liter were used.
Engine options by generation and market
Below is a concise guide to the main engine configurations you might encounter, depending on model year and region.
Gasoline powertrain: 1.5-liter i-VTEC
This is the standard non-hybrid setup found in most recent Fits/Jazs. It uses Honda’s 1.5-liter i-VTEC engine (part of the Earth Dreams technology family) and is paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) in most markets; in some regions a manual transmission was available.
- 1.5-liter inline-4 gasoline engine with i-VTEC; approximate output around 130 horsepower and 114 lb-ft of torque.
In practice, this configuration is designed to balance everyday usability with reasonable fuel efficiency, making the Fit a compact, practical choice in many markets.
Hybrid powertrain: 1.5-liter Atkinson-cycle
For markets that offered the Jazz/Fit hybrid, the car uses a 1.5-liter Atkinson-cycle gasoline engine paired with an electric motor. The system delivers the combined power through Honda’s hybrid transmission, typically an e-CVT, and emphasizes efficiency over outright performance.
- 1.5-liter Atkinson-cycle engine plus electric motor; combined output generally around 108–110 horsepower.
This hybrid setup is aimed at maximizing fuel economy and lower emissions, especially in urban driving.
Older generation engines: smaller displacements
Earlier generations and some regional markets used smaller engines, including a 1.3-liter inline-4, with specifications varying by year and country.
- Smaller-displacement engines (commonly around 1.3 liters) used in certain markets and early Jazz/Fit models; exact power figures varied by market.
These older options reflect regional tuning and generations before Honda standardized on the 1.5-liter i-VTEC for most contemporary Fits/Jazz models.
Current status in major markets
In the United States, Honda discontinued the Fit after the 2020 model year, shifting focus to other small-car options. In many other regions, the Jazz/Fit nameplate continues with the 1.5-liter engine family and hybrid variants, though specifications and availability vary by country.
Summary
The core engine for the Honda Fit in recent years is a 1.5-liter inline-4 with i-VTEC, offered as a gasoline model with a CVT (and occasionally a manual in some markets), plus a hybrid version that pairs the same 1.5-liter engine with an electric motor for higher efficiency. Older markets have seen smaller engines like a 1.3-liter. The US market entry for the Fit ended with the 2020 model year, while other markets continue to offer the Jazz/Fit with similar powertrain concepts.