Honda Civic vs Honda Insight
Overview | |
MSRP$20,000 | MSRP$22,930 |
Listings9385 | Listings474 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryMinor design tweaks, more standard safety and convenience features, and more manual transmissions arrive as the standout changes for the Civic's 2020 model year. Last redesigned for the 2016 model year, the Civic keeps outperforming its small-car peers by offering the performance and quality of more expensive cars, while retaining the value and longevity expected of a Honda. Plus, I had a really fun week with the turbocharged Civic Si. | |
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? | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 158 hp I4 | Engine1.5L 151 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower158 hp @ 6500 rpm | Horsepower |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity1.1 kWh |
MPG City25 | MPG City55 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway49 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 158 hp I4 | Engine Name1.5L 151 hp I4 Hybrid |
Torque138 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower158 hp @ 6500 rpm | Horsepower |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity1.1 kWh |
MPG City25 | MPG City55 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway49 |
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 Space15.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight2762 lbs | Curb Weight2987 lbs |
Height55.7 in | Height55.6 in |
Length182.7 in | Length183.6 in |
Width70.8 in | Width71.6 in |
Wheelbase106.3 in | Wheelbase106.3 in |
Maximum Payload1007 lbs | Maximum Payload850 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $20,000 | $22,930 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.2 out of 10Read full review | 7.8 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Minor design tweaks, more standard safety and convenience features, and more manual transmissions arrive as the standout changes for the Civic's 2020 model year. Last redesigned for the 2016 model year, the Civic keeps outperforming its small-car peers by offering the performance and quality of more expensive cars, while retaining the value and longevity expected of a Honda. Plus, I had a really fun week with the turbocharged Civic Si. | 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? |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 158 hp I4 | 1.5L 151 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 158 hp @ 6500 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 1.1 kWh | |
MPG City | 25 | 55 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 49 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 158 hp I4 | 1.5L 151 hp I4 Hybrid |
Torque | 138 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm | |
Horsepower | 158 hp @ 6500 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 1.1 kWh | |
MPG City | 25 | 55 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 49 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.1 cu ft | 15.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2762 lbs | 2987 lbs |
Height | 55.7 in | 55.6 in |
Length | 182.7 in | 183.6 in |
Width | 70.8 in | 71.6 in |
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 1007 lbs | 850 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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