Is the Fit a three-cylinder engine?
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The Fit is not a three-cylinder engine, but an inline four-cylinder engine. An engine is a machine that can convert other forms of energy into mechanical energy. The dimensions of the Fit are: length 4109mm, width 1694mm, height 1537mm, with a wheelbase of 2530mm, a fuel tank capacity of 40 liters, a curb weight of 1088kg, and tire specifications of 185/60R15. The Fit is equipped with a 1.5L naturally aspirated engine, delivering a maximum power of 96kW at 6600rpm, paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT). It features a MacPherson strut independent front suspension and a torsion beam non-independent rear suspension.
I've driven the current-generation Fit, which still uses Honda's 1.5L four-cylinder naturally aspirated engine with the code name L15BU. Although many cars now use three-cylinder engines, the Fit lineup insists on sticking with the four-cylinder configuration. My friends who are into modifications love tinkering with this engine the most—it comes with 131 horsepower stock, has great tuning potential, and is incredibly durable. During my test drive, I paid special attention to vibrations, and at stoplights, the steering wheel barely shook, much more stable than some three-cylinder cars. It was quite considerate of Guangqi Honda not to downgrade it to a three-cylinder when introducing it to the market, especially since some competitors in the same segment have already switched to three-cylinder engines.
After checking the configuration list of the domestic Fit, all models come with a four-cylinder engine. Honda's Earth Dreams 1.5L engine has been used in the Fit for nearly a decade, with a well-established reputation for reliability. Although the internet often claims that three-cylinder engines are more fuel-efficient, the Fit's four-cylinder paired with a CVT averages around 6L/100km in city driving. Even during summer with the AC on and in heavy traffic, real-world tests showed less than 7L/100km. Once, while accompanying a friend to look at cars, the salesperson mentioned that the three-cylinder version was only available in Europe and was never introduced in China. If they ever switch to a three-cylinder engine, it's likely that the prices of used older-generation Fits would rise even more.
