The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Honda Civic 1.4 i-SHIFT (05 - 08)
€ 20,000
€ 19,500
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘ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 Insight 1.3 Hybrid is 5.9 inches longer, 2.8 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Civic 1.4.
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Civic 1.4
56.1
66.7
74.6
57.5
69.5
77.4
66.7 in
Width
69.5 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.1 in
Height
57.5 in
100.2
173
103.1
167.1
173 in
Length
167.1 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Civic 1.4
2813 lb
Curb Weight
2734 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.81 %
General
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Civic 1.4
ZE2
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Civic 1.4
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
82 hp
at 5700 rpm
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
97 hp
82 hp
Civic 1.4
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
88 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
89 lb‑ft
88 lb‑ft
Civic 1.4
Performance
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Civic 1.4
113 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
16.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
735 ft
0.000 sec
Civic 1.4
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29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.34 lb/hp
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
29 lb/hp
33.34 lb/hp
Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
53 mpg
40 mpg
Civic 1.4
51 mpg
city
31 mpg
56 mpg
highway
47 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
565 mi
Range
526 mi
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
565 mi
526 mi
Civic 1.4
Environmental Impact
83.4 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).
111.8 kWh
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
83.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
Civic 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Civic 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
825 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
28.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
