Ford Fusion Hybrid vs. Honda Insight
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Fusion Hybrid 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 Ford Fusion Hybrid and the Honda Insight.
When we compare the Ford Fusion Hybrid's and the Honda Insight's specifications and ratings, the Ford Fusion Hybrid has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, interior volume and base engine power. The Honda Insight has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and resale value. Based on this comparison of the Ford Fusion Hybrid's and the Honda Insight's specifications and ratings, the Ford Fusion Hybrid is a better car than the Honda Insight.
Pricing: A used 2020 Ford Fusion Hybrid ranges from $14,991 to $23,978 while a used 2020 Honda Insight is priced between $17,229 to $26,428.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ford Fusion Hybrid loses 49.4 percent of its value and the Honda Insight loses 33.1 percent of its value. This means the Honda Insight retains 16.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Ford Fusion Hybrid.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Fusion Hybrid’s base engine makes 188 horsepower, and the Honda Insight base engine makes 151 horsepower. The Fusion Hybrid is rated to deliver an average of 42 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 574 miles. The Insight is rated to deliver an average of 52 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 519 miles.This gives the Honda Insight the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Ford Fusion Hybrid the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Ford Fusion Hybrid, a hybrid midsize car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Honda Insight, a hybrid compact car, has the advantage in the areas of front head room cargo space.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Ford Fusion Hybrid and the Honda Insight have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$28,000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$30,220
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$25,870 - $36,090
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
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$19,426
Price Range:
$14,991 - $23,978
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$23,071
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$19,426 - $25,428
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
209
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
59,826
# Good or Great Deals:
78
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:
84
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
59,670
# Good or Great Deals:
26
Ford Fusion Hybrid Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.4 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Honda Insight Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.4 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Fusion Hybrid
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
6.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
6.2 - 8.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
2.6%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 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:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
1.3 - 14.4
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
Ford Fusion Hybrid Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 11Ranking
4 out of / 25Ranking
4 out of / 11Ranking
4 out of / 5Ranking
5 out of / 9Ranking
6 out of / 11Ranking
6 out of / 11Ranking
7 out of / 25Ranking
8 out of / 25Ranking
8 out of / 25Ranking
9 out of / 25Ranking
9 out of / 11Ranking
10 out of / 11Ranking
11 out of / 25Ranking
16 out of / 25Ranking
23 out of / 25Honda Insight Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 9Ranking
2 out of / 9Ranking
2 out of / 9Ranking
3 out of / 9Ranking
4 out of / 25Ranking
4 out of / 9Ranking
7 out of / 25Ranking
9 out of / 25Ranking
11 out of / 25Ranking
12 out of / 25Ranking
19 out of / 25Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Ford Fusion Hybrid Trim Levels
Police Responder, SE, SEL, Titanium
Honda Insight Trim Levels
EX, LX, Touring
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
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
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
188 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.051 hp per pound
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
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 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):
43 / 41 / 42
Range (city/hwy):
602 / 574 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
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
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
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
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.9 inches
Cargo Space:
12 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
102.8 cubic feet
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3695 lbs
Width:
83.5 inches
Height:
58 inches
Length:
191.8 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
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
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/50R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
215/55R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Agate Black
Blue
Alto Blue Metallic Tinted Clearcoat / Velocity Blue
Gray
Magnetic
Red
Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Silver
Iconic Silver
White
Oxford White / White Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat
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
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony
Brown
Medium Light Stone
Beige
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Brown
Not available
Beige
Ivory
