2021 Honda Insight vs. 2021 Toyota Corolla
When comparing the 2021 Honda Insight's and the 2021 Toyota Corolla's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Honda Insight has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. The 2021 Toyota Corolla has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and resale value. Based on this comparison of the 2021 Honda Insight's and the 2021 Toyota Corolla's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Honda Insight is a better car than the 2021 Toyota Corolla.
2021 Honda Insight vs. 2021 Toyota Corolla Pricing
A used 2021 Honda Insight ranges from $17,650 to $27,997 while a used 2021 Toyota Corolla is priced between $17,500 to $24,998.
2021 Honda Insight vs. 2021 Toyota Corolla Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2021 Honda Insight loses 40.1 percent of its value and the 2021 Toyota Corolla loses 32.8 percent of its value. This means the 2021 Toyota Corolla retains 7.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2021 Honda Insight.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 2021 Honda Insight’s base engine makes 151 horsepower, and the 2021 Toyota Corolla base engine makes 139 horsepower. The Insight is rated to deliver an average of 52 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 519 miles. The Corolla is rated to deliver an average of 33 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 502 miles. This gives the 2021 Honda Insight the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2021 Toyota Corolla. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison
The 2021 Honda Insight, a hybrid compact car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The 2021 Toyota Corolla, a compact car, has the advantage in the area of rear head room.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2021 Honda Insight and the 2021 Toyota Corolla have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
17650 - 27997
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.400901
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
17500 - 24998
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.328198
Honda Insight Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.6 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Toyota Corolla Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.828382 / 10
Reliability:
8.685147 / 10
Retained Value:
8.8 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Honda Insight Rankings
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3 out of / 7Ranking
4 out of / 25Ranking
4 out of / 7Ranking
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12 out of / 25Ranking
19 out of / 25Toyota Corolla Rankings
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3 out of / 26Ranking
3 out of / 12Ranking
3 out of / 12Ranking
4 out of / 26Ranking
5 out of / 43Ranking
5 out of / 43Ranking
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27 out of / 43Ranking
35 out of / 43Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2021 Honda Insight Trim Levels
EX, LX, Touring
2021 Toyota Corolla Trim Levels
L, LE, SE, SE Apex, SE Nightshade Edition, XLE, XSE, XSE Apex
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:
2 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
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
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
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 Specifications
Horsepower:
139 hp @ 6100 rpm
Torque:
126 foot-lbs @ 3900 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.048 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
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
30 / 38 / 33
Range (city/hwy):
396 / 502 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Android Auto:
Available
Apple Car Play:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Equipment
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
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:
38.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
51.7 inches
Cargo Space:
13.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
88.6 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:
2910 lbs
Width:
70.1 inches
Height:
56.5 inches
Length:
182.3 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:
steel
Tire Size:
P195/65R15