The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec (12 - 13)
€ 20,000

€ 22,700

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.5 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec.
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
56.1
66.7
74.6
59.6
69.3
80.5
66.7 in
Width
69.3 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
56.1 in
Height
59.6 in
100.2
173
103.7
180.5
173 in
Length
180.5 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
2813 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
317 lb
10.13 %

General
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
ZE2
Generation
CY0
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 manual transmission
Engine
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
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
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
97 hp
138 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
89 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
Performance
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
113 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
▶ REPLAY
29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.69 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
29 lb/hp
22.69 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
53 mpg
36 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
51 mpg
city
29 mpg
56 mpg
highway
43 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
565 mi
Range
564 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
565 mi
564 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
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).
123.1 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
83.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
825 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft








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