Honda Insight vs. Ford Focus
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Honda Insight and Ford Focus 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 Insight and the Ford Focus.
In comparing the Honda Insight's and the Ford Focus's specifications and ratings, the Honda Insight has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and interior volume. The Ford Focus has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Honda Insight's and the Ford Focus's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2014 Honda Insight ranges from $5,999 to $15,022 while a used 2014 Ford Focus is priced between $4,894 to $12,996.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Honda Insight’s base engine makes 98 horsepower, and the Ford Focus base engine makes 160 horsepower. The Insight is rated to deliver an average of 42 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 466 miles. The Focus is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 446 miles. This gives the Honda Insight the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Ford Focus. The Insight uses gasoline, and the Focus uses ethanol, gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Honda Insight has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room and cargo space. The Ford Focus has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$18,725
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$16,810
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
$17,751
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
$15,695 - $19,995
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:
11
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
106,777
# Good or Great Deals:
2
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$8,222
Price Range:
$4,894 - $12,996
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
$10,695
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
$8,222 - $13,554
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
555
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
108,705
# Good or Great Deals:
167
Honda Insight Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Ford Focus Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
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:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Focus
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)
0.5
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)
0.1 - 3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
1.1%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
7.4
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
10.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
4.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
1.1 - 10.6
Honda Insight Rankings
Not yet available
Ford Focus Rankings
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Body Styles
Hatchback, Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric, Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Honda Insight Trim Levels
Base, EX, EX w/Navi, LX
Ford Focus Trim Levels
Not yet available
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:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
160 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
146 foot-lbs @ 4450 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.055 hp per pound
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
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 26 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
322 / 446 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Ethanol, Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Navigation System:
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
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
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
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Navigation System:
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:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
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
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:
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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
38 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.7 inches
Cargo Space:
13.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
90.7 cubic feet
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2907 lbs
Width:
71.8 inches
Height:
57.7 inches
Length:
178.5 inches
Wheelbase:
104.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
185/60R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 5.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P195/65R15
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Blue
Mediterranean Blue Pearl
Gray
Polished Metal Metallic
Red
Milano Red
White
Taffeta White
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Tuxedo Black Metallic
Blue
Not available
Gray
Sterling Gray Metallic
Red
Not available
White
Oxford White
Silver
Ingot Silver Metallic
Interior Colors
Gray
Gray
Black
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Not available
Black
Charcoal Black
