Honda Insight vs. Toyota Prius
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Honda Insight and Toyota Prius 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 Prius.
In comparing the Honda Insight's and the Toyota Prius's specifications and ratings, the Honda Insight has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Toyota Prius has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Honda Insight's and the Toyota Prius's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Prius is a better car than the Honda Insight.
Pricing: A used 2014 Honda Insight ranges from $5,999 to $15,022 while a used 2014 Toyota Prius is priced between $7,957 to $17,994.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Honda Insight’s base engine makes 98 horsepower, and the Toyota Prius base engine makes 134 horsepower. The Insight is rated to deliver an average of 42 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 466 miles. The Prius is rated to deliver an average of 50 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 571 miles. This gives the Toyota Prius the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Honda Insight. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Toyota Prius has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: The Toyota Prius has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$18,725
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
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Category Starting MSRP Range:
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$23,215
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
$26,869
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
$23,215 - $34,185
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$11,209
Price Range:
$5,999 - $15,022
Category Avg Price:
N/A
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N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
8
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
126,285
# Good or Great Deals:
2
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$13,032
Price Range:
$7,957 - $17,994
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
$12,071
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
$10,595 - $13,382
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
159
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
127,711
# Good or Great Deals:
62
Honda Insight Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Toyota Prius Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.2 / 10
Reliability:
8.9 / 10
Retained Value:
8.6 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda Insight
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Prius
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
2.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
1 - 2.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
33.1%
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:
3.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
0.9 - 5.9
Honda Insight Rankings
Not yet available
Toyota Prius Rankings
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22 out of / 25Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Honda Insight Trim Levels
Base, EX, EX w/Navi, LX
Toyota Prius Trim Levels
Five, Four, One, Three, Two
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:
2 years / 25000 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):
5 out of 5 Stars
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:
134 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.044 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:
1.8 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):
51 / 48 / 50
Range (city/hwy):
607 / 571 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
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:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
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
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
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:
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:
38.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.1 inches
Cargo Space:
21.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
115.3 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:
3042 lbs
Width:
68.7 inches
Height:
58.7 inches
Length:
176.4 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
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 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P195/65R15
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Blue
Mediterranean Blue Pearl
Gray
Polished Metal Metallic
Red
Milano Red
White
Taffeta White
Green
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Nautical Blue Metallic
Gray
Winter Gray Metallic
Red
Barcelona Red Metallic
White
Blizzard Pearl / Super White
Green
Sea Glass Pearl
Silver
Classic Silver Metallic
Interior Colors
Gray
Gray
Interior Colors
Gray
Dark Gray
