The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)
€ 20,000

€ 36,600

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘ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 3.3 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid.
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
56.1
66.7
74.6
58.7
68.7
80.5
66.7 in
Width
68.7 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
56.1 in
Height
58.7 in
100.2
173
106.3
176.4
173 in
Length
176.4 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
2813 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
494 lb
14.94 %

General
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
ZE2
Generation
XW3
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
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
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
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
97 hp
134 hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
89 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Performance
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
113 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

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

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
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29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
29 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
112 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
53 mpg
112 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
51 mpg
city
No data
56 mpg
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
565 mi
Range
1332 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
565 mi
1332 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
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).
39.8 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
83.4 kWh
39.8 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
79 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
825 lb
Maximum Payload
750 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft









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