The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo CVT (17 - ..)
€ 20,000

€ 32,200

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Insight 1.3 Hybrid is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.8 inches shorter, 4.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Civic 1.5 Turbo.
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Civic 1.5 Turbo
56.1
66.7
74.6
56.5
70.8
81.7
66.7 in
Width
70.8 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
56.1 in
Height
56.5 in
100.2
173
106.2
177.9
173 in
Length
177.9 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
106.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Civic 1.5 Turbo
2813 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.77 %

General
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Civic 1.5 Turbo
ZE2
Generation
FC
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Civic 1.5 Turbo
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
97 hp
180 hp
Civic 1.5 Turbo
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
89 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Civic 1.5 Turbo
Performance
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Civic 1.5 Turbo
113 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

Insight 1.3 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Civic 1.5 Turbo
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29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
29 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
Civic 1.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Civic 1.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
53 mpg
39 mpg
Civic 1.5 Turbo
51 mpg
city
30 mpg
56 mpg
highway
47 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
565 mi
Range
469 mi
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
565 mi
469 mi
Civic 1.5 Turbo
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).
115.6 kWh
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
83.4 kWh
115.6 kWh
Civic 1.5 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Civic 1.5 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
825 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft









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