The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16) vs. Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 36,600

€ 20,500

€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
58.7
68.7
80.5
56.1
66.7
74.6
68.7 in
Width
66.7 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.6 in
58.7 in
Height
56.1 in
106.3
176.4
100.2
173
176.4 in
Length
173 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
100.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2813 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb

Weight Difference:
494 lb
14.94 %

General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
XW3
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
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
134 hp
97 hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
89 lb‑ft
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
112 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

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









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