I'm driving mine Jazz 1,3 GG3 on highway usually at 100 mph after that i have to push it a bit but it could go 120 mph if needed. No safety threat!

Driving also Civic for few days I would choose Civic (hatch). I like Jazz but Civic is a class better car, well at least in Europe.

Edit:
This is Civic hatch

 

car drives great even at 110mph

 

A while back, a Pontiac came over a ridge, and must have been doing 90+. Rear ended an Opel doing about 55. Flipped the Opel on it's roof, which then hit another car and proceeded to flip end over end into a ditch. I watched it in my rear view mirror as the Pontiac flew past me. I went back to see if anything could be done. Could not see the people in the Opel. The windows were completely red. How funny do you think the family of the dead Opel passengers thought the 90+ in much slower traffic was? Everyone speeds, but way over the limit is endangering innocent people. Kill yourself if you want, but keep away from others.

 

ok.

what others may see as speeding can be perceived as keeping up with the flow of traffic in some places. either way, i'll agree that it's a dumb idea to speed when you can't see what's over the hill in front of you. i don't think that's what the OP is asking, though. he's asking about (what i'd consider to be) typical highway speeds, given that traffic is light.

 

It is the speed DIFFERENCE that is the problem, not the speed itself. The Fit is very stable at 80-85, the "normal" freeway speeds in AZ. (limit 75) It is the nut going 115 in a 55 zone, which is done through downtown freeways in Phoenix that P***** most of us off, and kills innocent people. "Fun" does not risk others, only yourself. End of my sermon.

 

A voice of reason in a sea of sanctimony.

I do not think a Fit the ideal vehicle for sustained high speeds, but it will do fine within its handling limits. And, the points about relative speed, cross winds, etc., are well taken. In my experience, the load is a big part of this, too, and I don't mean precious cargo of family, etc., only, but what is being transported and how it is loaded.

In Atlanta, I've had folks flash me when I was doing 65 in a 55 zone ... in the right lane on the slab! BTW, that's in my '93 Toyota p/u (170K, M/T, no P/S or A/C) ... the perfect vehicle for commuting combat in Atlanta.

The new "super speeder" law here notwithstanding, the mode of the flow is often well over 80 mph+, so you better be able to keep up. The Fit -- which is the wife's daily commuter for a 60-mile r/t -- does fine. I'm not talking about whipping from lane to lane like some of the crazies, but steady, 80+ (and often very +) is necessary to keep up with ebb and flow. I've also been surprised at the Fit's roll-on in any gear. No, not exhilerating, and a joke compared to our MINI S, but quite fine in maintaining position and filling gaps.

YMMV.

Bill

 

THIS is what the OP said, nothing more, nothing less. He didn't imply anything else but that he likes to speed- a moronic statement of which I was conflicted even answering.

The short answer imo is the Fit handles well at higher speeds. The car handles speed fine. It's usually the driver who doesn't. Just don't be an asshole about it, which frankly, most people who speed ARE. On todays roads and considering so many can't drive to save their ass, there's really no responsible way to drive at extreme speeds on public roads. All is well until all isn't. And then it's deadly.

 

LOL at the remarks to not speed. Question was simple is ok at 80-90 .... yes it is ... when it gets there after 10 minutes or so.

The fact that OP is not asking this properly is another topic.

 

I drive every week between NC and DC. The fit does fine on the highway. I routinely drive 75+ on I-85 and I-95 as evidenced by my recent ticket for 83 in a 70, but I won't even get started on the state of virginia. I never feel unsafe because of the Fit.

One time, on a trip from myrtle beach to va, I drove with a group of cars for a sustained 100-105 through the entire state of SC. It was great. The fit was great. I still got 30 mpg that tank, and only wish I could travel like that more often. People in SC drive like I could only wish in VA.

 

I drove 136 miles today down to thermal ca I did about 80-85 mph the hole time an still got 46 miles per gallon I love my car lol the way back tho my mpg will suck il b fighting the wind

 

BS flag is raised

 

Except, Darwin didn't understand the concept of collateral damage. Unfortunately 1/2 the time it goes the wrong way.

 

It's very easy to drive at highway/motorway speeds, the range may drop initially, but in an economical gear, 5th, an average speed of 70-80, even 90+ isn't too hard. 110 is a little too far, I've done it before, but it was on the wrong side of a very short road, not very sensible at all.

But yeah, cruising speeds are easy to achieve, and easy to maintain.

 

The Fit seems to be "in the groove" at about 75-85.

But if I then switch to our 08 Civic, I'll find myself creeping up to 90 because it is less labored, lower roof line and better aerodynamics, quieter, less jostled around by side winds etc.

So my answer is, owning both cars, for 80 or so and above for a couple hour trip I'd hop in the Civic. Unless I needed cargo capacity, then the Fit wins by a mile.

Other than that I'll take a pass on the drama other than to say "use your best judgment, you can get hurt or killed out there"

 

okay, I'll be the dissenter. I think the Fit does not do well above 75 mph. The sweet spot is actually closer to 60 mph. Above that, it gets noticeably noisier and twitchy and demands more attention. It is not a relaxed high speed cruiser.

I tend to cruise at 70-75 mph where the speed limit is 70, so I can't comment on higher speeds, but if (hypothetically) I were to cruise at 80+mph, the Fit would not be my choice. It can certainly do it, but there are more relaxed options out there. Can't comment on the Civic, but our Mazda5 is far easier to drive at 70+ mph than the Fit, and it's not like the 5 is a Lexus or a Merc.

I've had the Fit on long road trips (300+ miles in one direction) several times and to some extent you get used to it. Then you step into another car and realize how noisy the Fit is and how much attention the short-wheelbase, top-heavy car requires.

As for cruising at 80-90 mph on regular highways, I think the OP has been bashed enough already.

 

i phone with fat fingers sorry i ment 36 lol and year the way back i got like 31 i was fighting wind like no other :d thanks for catching me

 

Sure, with an MT......AT stays quiet well past posted limits.

 

Get off your high horse and take your crusading elsewhere. The OP asked about stability at a very reasonable speed. You are off topic and out of line.


That said.


I suggest the sport if stability is a concern. The spoiler will help, the wider tires will help. Not to mention the VSA on the auto with nav.


However, I would lean toward the civic over the fit if highway cruising is a concern. For some reason ( rear suspension, large flat sides, etc) the fit can be unstable during some condtions as I have heard and observed. Wind + speed + rear torsion beams can make the fit wander on the highway. Dangerous? No, bothersome? Possibly.



If you do alot of city driving though, fit sport hands down.

 

I normally drive my Fit at around 70 MPH on the expressway, we just had some heavy winds here and it felt very stable specially going up on the overpasses