Honda Civic 2008 vs Honda Insight 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 99 HP | 88 HP | |
| Torque: | 127 NM | 121 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Honda Civic engine produces 11 HP more power than Honda Insight, whereas torque is 6 NM more than Honda Insight. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 5.5 l/100km | |
|
The Honda Insight is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Honda Civic consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Insight, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda Civic could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Civic consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Insight. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 740 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Honda Civic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 24 years | 24 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Honda Jazz | Used also on Honda Civic | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.43 m | |
| Honda Civic is 14 cm shorter than the Honda Insight, 7 cm wider, while the height of Honda Civic is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 456 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1352 litres | no data | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Honda Civic has 6 litres more trunk space than the Honda Insight. The Honda Insight may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`690 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Honda Insight scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 6800 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Honda Civic has
|
Honda Insight has
| |