The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (15 - 17)
€ 20,000
€ 25,800
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Insight 1.3 Hybrid is an inch longer, 3 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the Civic 1.8.
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Civic 1.8
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
172
173 in
Length
172 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Civic 1.8
2813 lb
Curb Weight
3056 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.95 %
General
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Civic 1.8
ZE2
Generation
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Civic 1.8
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
140 hp
at 6500 rpm
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
97 hp
140 hp
Civic 1.8
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
89 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Civic 1.8
Performance
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Civic 1.8
113 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
Civic 1.8
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29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.83 lb/hp
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
29 lb/hp
21.83 lb/hp
Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
53 mpg
37 mpg
Civic 1.8
51 mpg
city
27 mpg
56 mpg
highway
47 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
565 mi
Range
485 mi
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
565 mi
485 mi
Civic 1.8
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).
121.2 kWh
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
83.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
Civic 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Civic 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
825 lb
Maximum Payload
891 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
28.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39 cu ft
