Honda CR-Z vs. Honda Insight
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Honda CR-Z 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 CR-Z and the Honda Insight.
When we compare the Honda CR-Z's and the Honda Insight's specifications and ratings, the Honda CR-Z 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 and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Honda CR-Z's and the Honda Insight's specifications and ratings, the Honda Insight is a better car than the Honda CR-Z.
Pricing: A used 2014 Honda CR-Z ranges from $6,813 to $17,994 while a used 2014 Honda Insight is priced between $5,999 to $15,022.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Honda CR-Z’s base engine makes 130 horsepower, and the Honda Insight base engine makes 98 horsepower. The CR-Z is rated to deliver an average of 34 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 403 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 Honda CR-Z. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Honda Insight has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room. The Honda CR-Z has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, front leg room and cargo space.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$19,995
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$18,725
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
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Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$12,512
Price Range:
$6,813 - $17,994
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
7
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
105,209
# Good or Great Deals:
2
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:
7
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
104,815
# Good or Great Deals:
3
Honda CR-Z Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Honda Insight Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda CR-Z
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
3.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
29.5%
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:
4.4
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
7.4
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Honda CR-Z Rankings
Not yet available
Honda Insight Rankings
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Honda CR-Z Trim Levels
Base, EX, EX w/Navi
Honda Insight Trim Levels
Base, EX, EX w/Navi, LX
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
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):
Not yet available
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:
3 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:
130 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
140 foot-lbs @ 1000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.049 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:
1.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
31 / 38 / 34
Range (city/hwy):
329 / 403 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
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
Power outlet:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
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 Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
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
Power outlet:
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
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 Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree 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
Backup camera:
Available
360-Degree 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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
36.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
25.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
74.2 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:
2639 lbs
Width:
68.5 inches
Height:
54.9 inches
Length:
160.5 inches
Wheelbase:
95.9 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:
16.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P195/55R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
185/60R15
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Blue
North Shore Blue Pearl
Gray
Polished Metal Metallic
Red
Milano Red
White
Premium White Pearl
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Blue
Mediterranean Blue Pearl
Gray
Polished Metal Metallic
Red
Milano Red
White
Taffeta White
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Gray
Gray
