The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10)
€ 20,000
€ 28,300
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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 4.9 inches longer, 3.5 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Civic Type R.
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Civic Type R
56.1
66.7
74.6
56.9
70.3
78.1
66.7 in
Width
70.3 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.1 in
Height
56.9 in
100.2
173
103.1
168.1
173 in
Length
168.1 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Civic Type R
2813 lb
Curb Weight
2950 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.64 %
General
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Civic Type R
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 manual transmission
Engine
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Civic Type R
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
2 L / 98 cu in
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
97 hp
198 hp
Civic Type R
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
89 lb‑ft
142 lb‑ft
Civic Type R
Performance
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Civic Type R
113 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Civic Type R
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29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.9 lb/hp
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
29 lb/hp
14.9 lb/hp
Civic Type R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
53 mpg
26 mpg
Civic Type R
51 mpg
city
19 mpg
56 mpg
highway
34 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
565 mi
Range
341 mi
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
565 mi
341 mi
Civic Type R
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).
172.4 kWh
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
83.4 kWh
172.4 kWh
Civic Type R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Civic Type R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
825 lb
Maximum Payload
798 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
28.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
