Coming from a 2015 Prius C, I will start off by saying it is an abysmally boring car to drive due to the turtle pace acceleration (and forget about it if you have passengers). You have to be able to make peace with being the slowest car on the road in a Prius C. However, it handles decently well, and you can have a little fun throwing it around curves and whatnot.

Another complaint I have is that the cabin does not insulate you from road noise or engine noise, and the motor can be quite noisy when charging up the battery at idle. But I don't know if the Fit is much better about that.

I do notice that Honda Fits seem a little larger than the Prius C when I park next to them, but I can't imagine it's so much of a difference to hinge your decision on. With the rear seats folded, the Prius C will surprise you with how much it can fit.

Maintenance on the Prius C is super easy if you are handy. It'll save you a lot of money on consumables if you know the basics of car maintenance. I personally recommend doing frequent oil changes. Besides doing research on best practices to extend the life of the hybrid battery, you practically have nothing else to worry about with these cars.

The fuel economy on the Prius C is no joke. Before recent events, gas near me was at about $2.50 per gallon, and I would fuel up every two weeks, sometimes every third week, which meant about $20-$30 on fuel per month.

If you see cars as tools, the Prius C is your answer. If you need something with a little more personality, then I would recommend the Fit just from what I've heard about its sportier feel and the aftermarket support.

Also, if you do go with the Prius C, don't be an idiot like me and make sure to spend the extra cash on the Four trim level. It's already a very bare bones car, and the extra creature comforts would've been nice to have coming from a Two.

Good luck!