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Honda Fit
Incredibly fuel-efficient urban hatchback with Magic Seats and sub-1,500 cc duty savings.
Highest rated
Suzuki Swift (Standard / Normal Trims)Honda Fit
Mandai score
8/10
8.5/10
Typical price
KSh 1,350,000
KSh 1,800,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
Compact Hatchbacks
–
Fuel
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol, Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manual, CVT
Automatic, CVT
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
Swift 1.2 XL / Hybrid MG / Hybrid SG
Fit 1.3L Home / Fit e:HEV Hybrid Luxe
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Fuel consumption
23.0 km/L4.3 L/100km combined · about 851 km a tank
18.5 km/L5.4 L/100km combined · about 740 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 987 / 100 kmKSh 10 a km · KSh 9,868 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,227 / 100 kmKSh 12 a km · KSh 12,268 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
3,840 mm
3,990 mm (GK) / 4,040 mm (GR)
Width
1,695 mm
1,695 mm
Height
1,500 mm
1,525 mm
Wheelbase
2,450 mm
2,530 mm
Ground clearance
140 mm
145 mm
Boot space
265 L (579 L folded)
304 L (1,205 L folded)
Kerb weight
870 kg – 930 kg
1,070 kg (Petrol) / 1,200 kg (Hybrid)
Seats
5
5
Specifications
Engine
1.2L K12C Dualjet / K12D Mild Hybrid Inline-4
1.3L L13B i-VTEC / 1.5L e:HEV Hybrid
Power
91 hp @ 6,000 rpm
100 hp (1.3L) / 109 hp combined (e:HEV)
Torque
118 Nm @ 4,400 rpm
119 Nm (1.3L) / 253 Nm electric motor torque (e:HEV)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
Front-Wheel Drive
0–100 km/h
11.0 sec
10.2 sec (1.3L) / 9.4 sec (e:HEV)
Top speed
175 km/h
180 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
23.0 km/L (1.2L Petrol) / 25.0 km/L (SHVS Mild Hybrid)
18.5 km/L (1.3L) / 28.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
City
19.5 km/L (1.2L Petrol) / 22.0 km/L (SHVS Mild Hybrid)
15.5 km/L (1.3L) / 26.5 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
Highway
26.0 km/L (1.2L Petrol) / 28.5 km/L (SHVS Mild Hybrid)
21.0 km/L (1.3L) / 29.5 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
Tank size
37 L
40 L
CO₂ emissions
98 g/km
98 g/km (Hybrid)
At a glance
Model
Suzuki Swift Normal Trims (ZC83S / ZD83S Series)
Honda Fit (GK3/GK5 & GR1/GR3 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Compact Hatchback
5-Door Compact Hatchback
Seating capacity
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol (Dualjet), Mild Hybrid (SHVS)
Petrol (i-VTEC), Full Hybrid (e:HEV)
Engine sizes
1,197 cc (1.2L K12C / K12D) / 996 cc (1.0L K10C Turbo)
1,317 cc / 1,496 cc
Transmission
CVT Automatic / 5-Speed Manual
CVT Automatic / e-CVT
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) or 4WD
FWD or Real Time AWD
Ground clearance
120 mm – 145 mm
145 mm (150 mm Crosstar)
Source market
Japan (RHD JDM Spec)
Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Exceptional fuel economy: Delivers 23.0 – 25.0 km/L combined, drastically reducing monthly commuting costs in Nairobi.
- Sub-1,500 cc KRA duty savings: 1,197 cc displacement triggers minimal customs import taxes and standard 25% excise rate.
- Featherweight 870 kg chassis: Light kerb weight creates nimble handling and effortless parking in tight city bays.
- Affordable upkeep: Proven non-turbo mechanicals with readily available Japanese service parts.
- 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.
What’s not so good
- Compact 265 L boot space: Modest luggage space compared to larger hatchbacks like the Honda Fit or Mazda Demio.
- Modest 140 mm ground clearance: Requires care when traversing tall speed bumps and unpaved estate roads.
- 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.