Chevrolet Volt vs. Honda Insight
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Volt and Honda Insight 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 Chevrolet Volt and the Honda Insight.
In comparing the Chevrolet Volt's and the Honda Insight's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Volt has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Honda Insight has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. The Chevrolet Volt and Honda Insight have the same interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Volt's and the Honda Insight's specifications and ratings, the Honda Insight is a better car than the Chevrolet Volt.
Pricing: A used 2014 Chevrolet Volt ranges from $6,500 to $15,159 while a used 2014 Honda Insight is priced between $5,999 to $15,022.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Volt’s base engine makes 149 horsepower, and the Honda Insight base engine makes 98 horsepower. The Volt is rated to deliver an average of 37 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 410 miles. The Insight is rated to deliver an average of 42 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 466 miles. This gives the Honda Insight the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Chevrolet Volt. The Volt uses electricity, gasoline, gasoline, and the Insight uses gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Chevrolet Volt and Honda Insight are comparable in regards to interior volume
Safety Ratings: The Chevrolet Volt has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$34,185
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
$26,869
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
$23,215 - $34,185
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$18,725
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$10,846
Price Range:
$6,500 - $15,159
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
$12,071
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
$10,595 - $13,382
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
47
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
88,167
# Good or Great Deals:
22
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$11,209
Price Range:
$5,999 - $15,022
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
9
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
90,168
# Good or Great Deals:
4
Chevrolet Volt Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Honda Insight Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Volt
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
2.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
1 - 2.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
1.6%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda Insight
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
0.9 - 5.9
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
7.4
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Chevrolet Volt Rankings
Ranking
4 out of / 9Ranking
7 out of / 10Ranking
9 out of / 10Ranking
9 out of / 9Ranking
9 out of / 9Ranking
10 out of / 10Ranking
15 out of / 25Ranking
20 out of / 25Ranking
21 out of / 25Ranking
24 out of / 25Honda Insight Rankings
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Drivetrain Options
Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Chevrolet Volt Trim Levels
Base, Premium
Honda Insight Trim Levels
Base, EX, EX w/Navi, LX
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
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:
4 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):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
149 hp
Torque:
273 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.039 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
98 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
123 foot-lbs @ 1000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.036 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
35 / 40 / 37
Range (city/hwy):
364 / 410 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Gasoline, Gasoline
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
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Heated Seats
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup 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 Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
Available
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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
36 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.9 inches
Cargo Space:
10.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
100.9 cubic feet
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3786 lbs
Width:
70.4 inches
Height:
56.6 inches
Length:
177 inches
Wheelbase:
105.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
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
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
215/55R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
185/60R15
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Silver Topaz Metallic
Brown
Brownstone Metallic
Gray
Ashen Gray Metallic
Red
Crystal Red Tintcoat
Silver
Silver Ice Metallic
White
Summit White / White Diamond Tricoat
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Blue
Mediterranean Blue Pearl
Brown
Not available
Gray
Polished Metal Metallic
Red
Milano Red
Silver
Not available
White
Taffeta White
Interior Colors
Beige
Pebble Beige w/ Dark Accents
Black
Jet Black w/Dark Accents
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Not available
Gray
Gray
