The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08) vs. Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 26,900
€ 20,000
€ 26,900
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 Type R is 4.9 inches shorter, 3.5 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Insight 1.3 Hybrid.
Civic Type R
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
56.9
70.3
78.1
56.1
66.7
74.6
70.3 in
Width
66.7 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.6 in
56.9 in
Height
56.1 in
103.1
168.1
100.2
173
168.1 in
Length
173 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
100.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Civic Type R
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
2950 lb
Curb Weight
2813 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.64 %
General
Civic Type R
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 manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Civic Type R
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
Civic Type R
198 hp
97 hp
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Civic Type R
142 lb‑ft
89 lb‑ft
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Performance
Civic Type R
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
146 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Civic Type R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
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14.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29 lb/hp
Civic Type R
14.9 lb/hp
29 lb/hp
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Civic Type R
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Civic Type R
26 mpg
53 mpg
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
19 mpg
city
51 mpg
34 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
341 mi
Range
565 mi
Civic Type R
341 mi
565 mi
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Environmental Impact
172.4 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 Type R
172.4 kWh
83.4 kWh
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Civic Type R
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
798 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
