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Honda Civic vs. Honda Insight

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Honda Civic 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 Honda Civic and the Honda Insight.

When comparing the Honda Civic's and the Honda Insight's specifications and ratings, the Honda Civic has the advantage in the areas of resale value, interior volume and 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. Based on this comparison of the Honda Civic's and the Honda Insight's specifications and ratings, the Honda Civic is a better car than the Honda Insight.

Pricing: A used 2022 Honda Civic ranges from $20,975 to $28,998 while a used 2022 Honda Insight is priced between $20,567 to $28,833.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Honda Civic loses 23.5 percent of its value and the Honda Insight loses 33.1 percent of its value. This means the Honda Civic retains 9.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Honda Insight.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Honda Civic’s base engine makes 158 horsepower, and the Honda Insight base engine makes 151 horsepower. The Civic is rated to deliver an average of 35 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 496 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 fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Honda Civic. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Honda Civic, a compact car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear head room and rear shoulder room. The Honda Insight, a hybrid compact car, has the advantage in the area of cargo space. The Honda Civic and Honda Insight are comparable in regards to front head room, front leg room and rear leg room.

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

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$22,550

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)

$24,033

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)

$15,645 - $44,090

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$25,760

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

$24,898

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

$23,600 - $26,800

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$24,566

Price Range:

$20,975 - $28,998

Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)

$24,727

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)

$15,285 - $43,006

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

2,728

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

33,479

# Good or Great Deals:

830

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$24,488

Price Range:

$20,567 - $28,833

Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

$23,425

Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

$21,717 - $24,749

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

126

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

42,319

# Good or Great Deals:

44

Honda Civic Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

9.0 / 10

Reliability:

8.8 / 10

Retained Value:

9.0 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 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 Honda Civic

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

11

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)

9

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)

8.1 - 11.6

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

41.9%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda Insight

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

10.9

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

10.3 - 11.5

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

12.6

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

3.1

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

1.4 - 12.6

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

12.2

Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

2.4

Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

1.6 - 12.2

Honda Civic Rankings

Most Reliable Small Cars

2 / 43

Best Gas Mileage Small Cars

3 / 43

Best Small Cars Under $25k

3 / 13

Best Small Cars for Teens

3 / 5

Small Cars with the Most Legroom

4 / 43

Best Manual Transmission Small Cars

4 / 21

Best Small Cars

5 / 43

Small Cars with Best Resale Value

5 / 43

Best Family Small Cars

6 / 43

Most Comfortable Small Cars

7 / 43

Best Small Cars for the Money

7 / 13

Best Small Cars for Tall People

12 / 43

Most Affordable Small Cars

14 / 24

Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

17 / 43

Safest Small Cars

23 / 43

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

Available Body Styles

Hatchback, Sedan

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Hybrid

Honda Civic Trim Levels

Not yet available

Honda Insight Trim Levels

EX, Touring

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 / 36000 miles

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):

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:

158 hp @ 6500 rpm

Torque:

138 foot-lbs @ 4200 rpm

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

0.055 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

151 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

197 foot-lbs @ 5000 rpm

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

0.050 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):


31 / 40 / 35

Range (city/hwy):

384 / 496 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

1.5 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):


55 / 49 / 52

Range (city/hwy):

583 / 519 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

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

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Heated Seats

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Parking Sensors:

Available

Satellite radio:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

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:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

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

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.3 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.3 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.1 inches

Rear Leg Room:

37.4 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

56 inches

Cargo Space:

14.8 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

99.0 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:

2877 lbs

Width:

70.9 inches

Height:

55.7 inches

Length:

184 inches

Wheelbase:

107.7 inches

Ground Clearance:

Not yet available

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3000 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:

16.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

215/55R16

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

16.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

215/55R16

Exterior Colors

Black

Crystal Black Pearl

Blue

Aegean Blue Metallic

Gray

Meteorite Gray Metallic

Red

Rallye Red

Silver

Lunar Silver Metallic

White

Platinum White Pearl

Exterior Colors

Black

Crystal Black Pearl

Blue

Cosmic Blue Metallic

Gray

Modern Steel Metallic

Red

Radiant Red Metallic

Silver

Lunar Silver Metallic

White

Platinum White Pearl

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Gray

Beige

Not available

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Not available

Beige

Ivory

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