Honda Insight vs. Toyota Camry
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Honda Insight and Toyota Camry 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 Toyota Camry.
When comparing the Honda Insight's and the Toyota Camry's specifications and ratings, 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. The Toyota Camry has the advantage in the areas of resale value, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Honda Insight's and the Toyota Camry's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Camry is a better car than the Honda Insight.
Pricing: A used 2022 Honda Insight ranges from $20,567 to $28,833 while a used 2022 Toyota Camry is priced between $20,699 to $32,894.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Honda Insight loses 33.1 percent of its value and the Toyota Camry loses 31.8 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Camry retains 1.3 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 Insight’s base engine makes 151 horsepower, and the Toyota Camry base engine makes 203 horsepower. The Insight is rated to deliver an average of 52 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 519 miles. The Camry is rated to deliver an average of 32 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 616 miles.This gives the Honda Insight the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Toyota Camry the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Toyota Camry, a midsize car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder 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 and front leg room. The Honda Insight and Toyota Camry are comparable in regards to cargo space.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Honda Insight and the Toyota Camry have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
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
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$24,914 - $34,056
Starting MSRP:
$25,845
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)
$27,672
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)
$23,400 - $40,750
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:
159
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
41,268
# Good or Great Deals:
51
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$25,289
Price Range:
$20,699 - $32,894
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)
$25,865
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)
$20,266 - $35,349
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
2,794
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
47,551
# Good or Great Deals:
739
Honda Insight Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.4 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Toyota Camry Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.8 / 10
Reliability:
8.9 / 10
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
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:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Camry
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
10.4
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)
8.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)
7.5 - 11
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
37.8%
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
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
3.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
1.3 - 16.4
Honda Insight Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 9Ranking
2 out of / 9Ranking
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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 / 25Toyota Camry Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 13Ranking
2 out of / 13Ranking
2 out of / 13Ranking
2 out of / 13Ranking
2 out of / 13Ranking
2 out of / 6Ranking
2 out of / 6Ranking
2 out of / 3Ranking
3 out of / 9Ranking
4 out of / 13Ranking
8 out of / 13Ranking
10 out of / 13Ranking
10 out of / 13Ranking
11 out of / 13Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Honda Insight Trim Levels
EX, Touring
Toyota Camry Trim Levels
LE, SE, SE Nightshade, TRD, XLE, XLE V6, XSE, XSE V6
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:
2 years
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
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:
151 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
197 foot-lbs @ 5000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.050 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
203 hp @ 6600 rpm
Torque:
184 foot-lbs @ 5000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
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
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
28 / 39 / 32
Range (city/hwy):
442 / 616 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
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wifi:
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
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
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:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wifi:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
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:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
38 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.7 inches
Cargo Space:
15.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
100.4 cubic feet
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3310 lbs
Width:
72.4 inches
Height:
56.9 inches
Length:
192.1 inches
Wheelbase:
111.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
215/55R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P215/55R17
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
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight Black Metallic
Blue
Blueprint
Gray
Predawn Gray Mica
Red
Ruby Flare Pearl
Silver
Celestial Silver Metallic / Ice Edge
White
Super White
Interior Colors
Beige
Ivory
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Macadamia
Black
Black
Gray
Ash
