The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13)
€ 20,000
€ 23,800
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid is 3.9 inches longer, 4.4 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140.
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
56.1
66.7
74.6
57.9
71.2
80.2
66.7 in
Width
71.2 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56.1 in
Height
57.9 in
100.2
173
104
169.1
173 in
Length
169.1 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
2813 lb
Curb Weight
2983 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4032 lb
Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.7 %
General
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
ZE2
Generation
BZ
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
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
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
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
97 hp
138 hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
89 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Performance
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
113 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
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29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.62 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
29 lb/hp
21.62 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
53 mpg
31 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
51 mpg
city
23 mpg
56 mpg
highway
39 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
565 mi
Range
490 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
565 mi
490 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
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).
144 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
83.4 kWh
144 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
825 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
28.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
