The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 165 (14 - 15)
€ 20,500
€ 27,000
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 dCi 165.
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Renault Mégane dCi 165
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 dCi 165
2813 lb
Curb Weight
3228 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4228 lb
Weight Difference:
414 lb
12.83 %
General
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Renault Mégane dCi 165
ZE2
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Renault Mégane dCi 165
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel 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
163 hp
at 3750 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
97 hp
163 hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
89 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Performance
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Renault Mégane dCi 165
113 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 165
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29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.8 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
29 lb/hp
19.8 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
57 mpg
42 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 165
55 mpg
city
34 mpg
59 mpg
highway
48 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
606 mi
Range
665 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
606 mi
665 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 165
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).
115.2 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
77.7 kWh
115.2 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Renault Mégane dCi 165
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
825 lb
Maximum Payload
1001 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
28.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
