Honda Fit Vs Mazda Demio comparison in Kenya

Mazda and Honda are among the car brands that have become popular in the Kenyan Car market. Some of the most affordable cars from these two brands are the Fit and Demio, this hatchbacks also compete with each other in terms of what they offer. For someone who wants to pick one among the two, this article will help you, we will compare Honda fit and Mazda Demio in Kenya, and in the end, you will learn what differences the two vehicles have.

Both of these cars have been on the market for a very long time now, the Demio was introduced in 1996 while the Fit was released in 2001. Over the years, the two cars have had changes in the body design, improvements in the cabin and tech features have been added to make them modern.

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Mazda Demio Vs Honda Fit comparison

Let’s dive into the comparison of the two vehicles below, we will look at the exterior, interior and engine features head to head in order to have a clear picture of the two hatchbacks.

Mazda Demio Vs Honda Fit exterior

As you might have noted by now, the body shape of the two cars is hatchback. They are compact and both have an attractive design but we feel the new shape Demio is more appealing.

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Here is a look at the exterior of Demio and the Honda Fit:

• Both have 5 doors(two front, two rear and the tailgate)
• Honda Fit has a ground clearance of 5.9 inches while that of the Demio is 5.7 inches
• While most models of Honda Fit have alloy wheels, in Mazda Demio, they are only available on higher trims, base trims have steel rims
• Similarly, most models of the Fit have foglights but in Demio, they are on higher trims
• They are a wide range of colors to choose on both vehicles

As you will note, Honda Fit has superior features on the base trims when compared to the base trims of the Demio, on higher trims, the vehicles go hand in hand.

Honda Fit Vs Mazda Demio interior

While the cars are compact, they are designed to give you the comfort you need especially for not so long distances travel. While both cars have a good interior design, Honda Fit comes with more tech features.

Here is a comparison of the Demio and Fit and interior:

• Both are 5 seaters(two front and three at the back)
• The legroom on the Fit is okay on both rows, for the Demio, the backseat might feel a bit tight for tall people
• For both cars, the boot space is medium but you can fold the back seats for more space
• Also, there are storage compartments such as cupholders and gloveboxes on both rows
• Most trims levels of the vehicles come with clothing seats
• Recent models of the Demio and Fit come with driver-assist features, the difference is that you will get the driver-assist features even on base trims of Honda Fit

Honda Fit Vs Mazda Demio engine

Both vehicles come with very reliable engines, the fuel economy is also good. However, the engine might not be that powerful compared to other performance hot hatchbacks such as Volkswagen Golf or Audi A3.

Here is the engine specs comparison:

• The engine capacity of the Fit is either 1300cc or 1500cc for the Demio you still get a 1300cc and 1500cc option
• The Demio has petrol and diesel options while Honda Fit has petrol and hybrid options
• Demio fuel usage is between 20km/l to 30km/l(the diesel is more economical) while Fit consumption is between 6.2Km/l to 26Km/l (the hybrid being most economical). Fuel usage also depends on your driving style, driving terrain and condition of the engine
• Both cars with an automatic transmission system
• You can choose between 4WD or 2WD on both cars
• Demio has a tank capacity of 41 liters while Fit has a capacity of 43 liters

Honda Fit Vs Mazda Demio price in Kenya

If you are planning to buy one of the two cars from dealers, you will have to have a budget of at least one million. The price difference between the two cars is not that much. When it comes to resale value, Honda Fit tends to have a better one.

The maintenance cost of the two vehicles is not that high for both vehicles, this is because they are reliable, spare parts are available and are also affordable. The only problem that has been reported by most owners of the Demio is snaping of the rear axial, for the Fit, there have not been major problems.

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In conclusion, Honda Fit and Mazda Demio are reliable and fuel-economical compact cars, this is why most people doing online taxi business prefer these cars. While there are slight differences between the two cars, similarities are more.