The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
€ 20,500

€ 35,400

€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400
ⓘ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 0.2 inches longer, 7.2 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the Civic Type R.
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Civic Type R
56.1
66.7
74.6
57.7
73.9
81.8
66.7 in
Width
73.9 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.8 in
56.1 in
Height
57.7 in
100.2
173
102.1
172.8
173 in
Length
172.8 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
102.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Civic Type R
2813 lb
Curb Weight
3203 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb

Weight Difference:
390 lb
12.17 %

General
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Civic Type R
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
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 with turbocharger
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 6500 rpm
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
97 hp
306 hp
Civic Type R
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
89 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Civic Type R
Performance
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Civic Type R
113 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

Insight 1.3 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Civic Type R
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29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 lb/hp
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
29 lb/hp
10.47 lb/hp
Civic Type R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
57 mpg
32 mpg
Civic Type R
55 mpg
city
25 mpg
59 mpg
highway
39 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
606 mi
Range
426 mi
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
606 mi
426 mi
Civic Type R
Environmental Impact
77.7 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).
138.2 kWh
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
77.7 kWh
138.2 kWh
Civic Type R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Civic Type R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
825 lb
Maximum Payload
545 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.1 cu ft











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