2012 Honda Insight vs. 2012 Kia Optima
When we compare the 2012 Honda Insight's and the 2012 Kia Optima's specifications and ratings, the 2012 Honda Insight has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency. The 2012 Kia Optima has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2012 Honda Insight's and the 2012 Kia Optima's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
2012 Honda Insight vs. 2012 Kia Optima Pricing
A used 2012 Honda Insight ranges from $5,714 to $14,585 while a used 2012 Kia Optima is priced between $5,921 to $14,996.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 2012 Honda Insight’s base engine makes 98 horsepower, and the 2012 Kia Optima base engine makes 200 horsepower. The Insight is rated to deliver an average of 42 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 466 miles. The Optima is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 648 miles.This gives the 2012 Honda Insight the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2012 Kia Optima the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison
The 2012 Kia Optima has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The 2012 Honda Insight has the advantage in the area of cargo space.
Safety Ratings Comparison
The 2012 Kia Optima has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
5714 - 14585
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
5921 - 14996
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.431597
Honda Insight Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Kia Optima Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.419361 / 10
Reliability:
7.658084 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Honda Insight Rankings
Not yet available
Kia Optima Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 4Ranking
3 out of / 13Ranking
3 out of / 13Ranking
8 out of / 13Ranking
8 out of / 13Ranking
8 out of / 13Ranking
10 out of / 13Ranking
10 out of / 13Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2012 Honda Insight Trim Levels
Base, EX, EX w/Navi, LX
2012 Kia Optima Trim Levels
EX, EX Turbo, LX, SX Turbo
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
98 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
123 foot-lbs @ 1000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.036 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
200 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque:
186 foot-lbs @ 4250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.062 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
41 / 44 / 42
Range (city/hwy):
435 / 466 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 35 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
444 / 648 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
52.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
50.4 inches
Cargo Space:
15.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
100.9 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40 inches
Front Leg Room:
45.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.7 inches
Cargo Space:
15.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
102.2 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2747 lbs
Width:
66.7 inches
Height:
56.2 inches
Length:
172.3 inches
Wheelbase:
100.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3206 lbs
Width:
72 inches
Height:
57.3 inches
Length:
190.7 inches
Wheelbase:
110 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
185/60R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P205/65R16