The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (13 - 15)
€ 20,000

€ 23,000

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 Insight 1.3 Hybrid is 3.7 inches longer, 3 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the Civic 1.6 i-DTEC.
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
56.1
66.7
74.6
57.9
69.7
77.6
66.7 in
Width
69.7 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
56.1 in
Height
57.9 in
100.2
173
102.2
169.3
173 in
Length
169.3 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
2813 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
362 lb
11.4 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

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

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

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










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