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, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Ford Fusion Hybrid's and the Honda Insight's specifications and ratings, the Honda Insight is a better car than the Ford Fusion Hybrid.

Pricing: A used 2020 Ford Fusion Hybrid ranges from $12,326 to $22,980 while a used 2020 Honda Insight is priced between $14,000 to $24,999.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ford Fusion Hybrid loses 54 percent of its value and the Honda Insight loses 36.6 percent of its value. This means the Honda Insight retains 17.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Ford Fusion Hybrid.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford Fusion Hybrid is 7.6 out of 10 while the Honda Insight's quality rating is 8.2 out of 10.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Ford Fusion Hybrid is 7.2 out of 10. For the Honda Insight the reliability rating is 8.0 out of 10. This gives the Honda Insight a slight advantage in reliability compared to 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 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 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.