The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13) vs. Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 23,800

€ 20,000

€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 is 3.9 inches shorter, 4.4 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid.
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
57.9
71.2
80.2
56.1
66.7
74.6
71.2 in
Width
66.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.6 in
57.9 in
Height
56.1 in
104
169.1
100.2
173
169.1 in
Length
173 in
104 in
Wheelbase
100.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
2983 lb
Curb Weight
2813 lb
4032 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb

Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.7 %

General
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
BZ
Generation
ZE2
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
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
138 hp
97 hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
144 lb‑ft
89 lb‑ft
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Performance
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
121 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
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21.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
21.62 lb/hp
29 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
31 mpg
53 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
23 mpg
city
51 mpg
39 mpg
highway
56 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
490 mi
Range
565 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
490 mi
565 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Environmental Impact
144 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).
83.4 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
144 kWh
83.4 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
825 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft










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