Honda Insight vs Honda Civic Hatchback
Overview | |
MSRP$22,930 | MSRP$21,750 |
Listings36 | Listings312 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryTwenty years ago, the original Honda Insight was the first hybrid to go on sale in America. It had two seats and a funky teardrop shape, but amazing fuel economy. Honda’s next Insight was a Prius copycat, but smaller, cheaper, and less satisfying than the Toyota. Now, this third-generation 2019 Honda Insight adopts traditional 4-door sedan design and offers plenty of interior and trunk space. Plus, it is undeniably more attractive than the Civic on which it is based. Should consumers looking for a practical, affordable, and efficient car consider the new Insight? | |
Reviews SummaryWhen the Honda Civic first went on sale in the US in 1973, it was a tiny 3-door hatchback capitalizing on concerns arising out of the OPEC Oil Embargo. In other words, it was a safe and smart choice during a period of unrest and uncertainty. Eventually though, years after oil pipelines once again gushed with plentiful crude, hatchbacks became synonymous with economic despair. Judgmental types assumed you couldn’t afford anything better, and soon few people wanted them anymore. Today, hatchbacks are making comebacks, and the 2020 Honda Civic Hatchback is a good example of why. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.5L 151 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine1.5L 174 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower174 hp @ 6000 rpm |
EV Battery Capacity1.1 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City55 | MPG City31 |
MPG Highway49 | MPG Highway40 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.5L 151 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine Name1.5L 174 hp I4 |
Torque | Torque162 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower174 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity1.1 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City55 | MPG City31 |
MPG Highway49 | MPG Highway40 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.1 cu ft | Cargo Space25.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight2987 lbs | Curb Weight2906 lbs |
Height55.6 in | Height56.5 in |
Length183.6 in | Length177.9 in |
Width71.6 in | Width70.8 in |
Wheelbase106.3 in | Wheelbase106.3 in |
Maximum Payload850 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $22,930 | $21,750 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | 7.7 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Twenty years ago, the original Honda Insight was the first hybrid to go on sale in America. It had two seats and a funky teardrop shape, but amazing fuel economy. Honda’s next Insight was a Prius copycat, but smaller, cheaper, and less satisfying than the Toyota. Now, this third-generation 2019 Honda Insight adopts traditional 4-door sedan design and offers plenty of interior and trunk space. Plus, it is undeniably more attractive than the Civic on which it is based. Should consumers looking for a practical, affordable, and efficient car consider the new Insight? | When the Honda Civic first went on sale in the US in 1973, it was a tiny 3-door hatchback capitalizing on concerns arising out of the OPEC Oil Embargo. In other words, it was a safe and smart choice during a period of unrest and uncertainty. Eventually though, years after oil pipelines once again gushed with plentiful crude, hatchbacks became synonymous with economic despair. Judgmental types assumed you couldn’t afford anything better, and soon few people wanted them anymore. Today, hatchbacks are making comebacks, and the 2020 Honda Civic Hatchback is a good example of why. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.5L 151 hp I4 Hybrid | 1.5L 174 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 174 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 1.1 kWh | |
MPG City | 55 | 31 |
MPG Highway | 49 | 40 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.5L 151 hp I4 Hybrid | 1.5L 174 hp I4 |
Torque | 162 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm | |
Horsepower | 174 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 1.1 kWh | |
MPG City | 55 | 31 |
MPG Highway | 49 | 40 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.1 cu ft | 25.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2987 lbs | 2906 lbs |
Height | 55.6 in | 56.5 in |
Length | 183.6 in | 177.9 in |
Width | 71.6 in | 70.8 in |
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 850 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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