Honda Insight 2009 vs Honda Civic 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 88 HP | 99 HP | |
| Torque: | 121 NM | 127 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 15 seconds | |
| Honda Insight engine produces 11 HP less power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 6 NM less than Honda Civic. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Honda Civic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 25 years | 25 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Honda Civic | Used also on Honda Jazz | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Honda Civic 2008 1.3 engine: The Honda L13A is a small 1.3-liter engine with an i-VTEC 16-valve design, known for its exceptional durability. It uses a timing chain and is widely regarded as one of the most reliable engines in its class. With proper maintenance, it ... More about Honda Civic 2008 1.3 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.46 m | |
| Honda Insight is 14 cm longer than the Honda Civic, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Honda Insight is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 456 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1352 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight: | no data | 1`690 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| Honda Insight scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 3400 | |
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