The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.4 i-SHIFT (09 - 11) vs. Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 20,100

€ 20,000

€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Civic 1.4 is 5.5 inches shorter, 2.8 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Insight 1.3 Hybrid.
Civic 1.4
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
57.5
69.5
77.4
56.1
66.7
74.6
69.5 in
Width
66.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.6 in
57.5 in
Height
56.1 in
103.1
167.5
100.2
173
167.5 in
Length
173 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
100.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Civic 1.4
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2813 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb

Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.24 %

General
Civic 1.4
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
ZE2
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Civic 1.4
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
Civic 1.4
99 hp
97 hp
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
94 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Civic 1.4
94 lb‑ft
89 lb‑ft
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Performance
Civic 1.4
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
110 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
15 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
682 ft
0.000 sec

Civic 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

Insight 1.3 Hybrid
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28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29 lb/hp
Civic 1.4
28.06 lb/hp
29 lb/hp
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Civic 1.4
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Civic 1.4
41 mpg
53 mpg
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
34 mpg
city
51 mpg
46 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
545 mi
Range
565 mi
Civic 1.4
545 mi
565 mi
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Environmental Impact
108 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
83.4 kWh
Civic 1.4
108 kWh
83.4 kWh
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Civic 1.4
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
825 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft










38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.8 cu ft