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2020 Honda Insight vs. 2020 Toyota Prius

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2020 Honda Insight and 2020 Toyota Prius contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2020 Honda Insight and the 2020 Toyota Prius.

In comparing the 2020 Honda Insight's and the 2020 Toyota Prius's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Honda Insight has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars and base engine power. The 2020 Toyota Prius has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, resale value and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the 2020 Honda Insight's and the 2020 Toyota Prius's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Toyota Prius is a better car than the 2020 Honda Insight.

Pricing: A used 2020 Honda Insight ranges from $17,229 to $26,428 while a used 2020 Toyota Prius is priced between $17,989 to $28,991.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2020 Honda Insight loses 33.1 percent of its value and the 2020 Toyota Prius loses 30.7 percent of its value. This means the 2020 Toyota Prius retains 2.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2020 Honda Insight.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2020 Honda Insight’s base engine makes 151 horsepower, and the 2020 Toyota Prius base engine makes 121 horsepower. The Insight is rated to deliver an average of 52 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 519 miles. The Prius is rated to deliver an average of 56 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 599 miles. This gives the 2020 Toyota Prius the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2020 Honda Insight. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are hybrid compact cars, the 2020 Toyota Prius has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear head room, and cargo space. The 2020 Honda Insight has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The 2020 Honda Insight and 2020 Toyota Prius are comparable in regards to front leg room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2020 Honda Insight and the 2020 Toyota Prius have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$22,930

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

$24,011

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

$22,930 - $26,500

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$24,325

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

$24,011

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

$22,930 - $26,500

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$22,053

Price Range:

$17,229 - $26,428

Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

$21,152

Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

$18,499 - $23,587

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

56

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

57,491

# Good or Great Deals:

18

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$23,587

Price Range:

$17,989 - $28,991

Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

$21,152

Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

$18,499 - $23,587

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

74

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

60,728

# Good or Great Deals:

16

Honda Insight Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

8.4 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

Toyota Prius Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

9.2 / 10

Reliability:

8.9 / 10

Retained Value:

8.6 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Honda Insight

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

8.9

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

8.3 - 9.5

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Toyota Prius

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

8.3

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

8.9

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

8.3 - 9.5

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

33.1%



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

17.6

Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

1.5

Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

1.3 - 17.6

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

1.5

Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

1.5

Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

1.3 - 17.6

Honda Insight Rankings

Best Hybrid Small Cars for Tall People

2 / 9

Most Comfortable Hybrid Small Cars

2 / 9

Hybrid Small Cars with the Most Legroom

2 / 9

Hybrid Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

3 / 9

Hybrid Cars with Best Resale Value

4 / 25

Hybrid Small Cars with Best Resale Value

4 / 9

Most Comfortable Hybrid Cars

7 / 25

Best Hybrid Cars for Tall People

9 / 25

Hybrid Cars with the Most Legroom

11 / 25

Safest Hybrid Cars

12 / 25

Hybrid Cars with the Most Horsepower

19 / 25

Toyota Prius Rankings

Best Hybrid Cars

1 / 25

Safest Hybrid Cars

1 / 25

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars

1 / 25

Best Family Hybrid Cars

1 / 25

Best Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

1 / 10

Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) with Best Resale Value

1 / 10

Most Reliable Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

1 / 10

Best Family Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

1 / 10

Best Hybrid Small Cars

1 / 9

Best Family Hybrid Small Cars

1 / 9

Best Hybrid Cars Under $30k

1 / 9

Best Hybrid Small Cars Under $30k

1 / 4

Most Affordable Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

1 / 3

Best Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) Under $30k

1 / 2

Best Hybrid Cars for Teens

1 / 1

Best Hybrid Small Cars for Teens

1 / 1

Best Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) for Teens

1 / 1

Hybrid Cars with Best Resale Value

2 / 25

Hybrid Small Cars with Best Resale Value

2 / 9

Hybrid Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

2 / 9

Best Hybrid Cars for the Money

2 / 3

Best Gas Mileage Hybrid Cars

3 / 25

Most Affordable Hybrid Cars

3 / 10

Most Affordable Hybrid Small Cars

3 / 4

Most Comfortable Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

5 / 10

Most Comfortable Hybrid Small Cars

5 / 9

Hybrid Small Cars with the Most Legroom

5 / 9

Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) with the Most Horsepower

7 / 10

Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) with the Most Legroom

7 / 10

Best Hybrid Small Cars for Tall People

7 / 9

Best Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) for Tall People

8 / 10

Most Comfortable Hybrid Cars

11 / 25

Hybrid Cars with the Most Horsepower

12 / 25

Hybrid Cars with the Most Legroom

17 / 25

Best Hybrid Cars for Tall People

22 / 25

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

Hatchback

Available Drivetrain Options

Hybrid

Available Drivetrain Options

Hybrid

2020 Honda Insight Trim Levels

EX, LX, Touring

2020 Toyota Prius Trim Levels

L Eco, LE, LE AWD-e, Limited, XLE, XLE AWD-e

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

151 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

197 foot-lbs @ 5000 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.051 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

121 hp @ 5200 rpm

Torque:

Not yet available

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.040 hp per pound

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

1.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


55 / 49 / 52

Range (city/hwy):

583 / 519 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

1.8 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


58 / 53 / 56

Range (city/hwy):

655 / 599 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Android Auto:

Available

Apple CarPlay:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wifi:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Available

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Heated Seats

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wifi:

N/A

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.3 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.3 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

56.9 inches

Rear Head Room:

36.9 inches

Rear Leg Room:

37.4 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55 inches

Cargo Space:

15.1 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

97.6 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.4 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.3 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

55 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.4 inches

Rear Leg Room:

33.4 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

53 inches

Cargo Space:

27.4 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

120.5 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

2987 lbs

Width:

71.6 inches

Height:

55.6 inches

Length:

183.6 inches

Wheelbase:

106.3 inches

Ground Clearance:

Not yet available

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3010 lbs

Width:

69.3 inches

Height:

57.9 inches

Length:

180 inches

Wheelbase:

106.3 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.1 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

16.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

215/55R16

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

15.0 x 6.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P195/65R15

Exterior Colors

Black

Crystal Black Pearl

Blue

Aegean Blue Metallic / Cosmic Blue Metallic

Gray

Modern Steel Metallic

Red

Crimson Pearl

Silver

Lunar Silver Metallic

White

Platinum White Pearl

Green

Not available

Exterior Colors

Black

Midnight Black Metallic

Blue

Electric Storm Blue

Gray

Magnetic Gray Metallic

Red

Supersonic Red

Silver

Classic Silver Metallic

White

Blizzard Pearl / Super White

Green

Sea Glass Pearl

Interior Colors

Beige

Ivory

Black

Black

Gray

Not available

Interior Colors

Beige

Not available

Black

Black

Gray

Moonstone

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