The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (13 - 15) vs. Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 23,000

€ 20,000

€ 23,000
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 1.6 i-DTEC is 3.7 inches shorter, 3 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Insight 1.3 Hybrid.
Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
57.9
69.7
77.6
56.1
66.7
74.6
69.7 in
Width
66.7 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.6 in
57.9 in
Height
56.1 in
102.2
169.3
100.2
173
169.3 in
Length
173 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
100.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2813 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb

Weight Difference:
362 lb
11.4 %

General
Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
FK..
Generation
ZE2
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
118 hp
97 hp
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
221 lb‑ft
89 lb‑ft
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Performance
Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
129 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

Insight 1.3 Hybrid
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26.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29 lb/hp
Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
26.91 lb/hp
29 lb/hp
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
65 mpg
53 mpg
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
59 mpg
city
51 mpg
71 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
863 mi
Range
565 mi
Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
863 mi
565 mi
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Environmental Impact
74 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 1.6 i-DTEC
74 kWh
83.4 kWh
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
825 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft










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