Honda Insight vs. Toyota Prius Prime
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Honda Insight and Toyota Prius Prime 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 Prime.
When we compare the Honda Insight's and the Toyota Prius Prime'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 base engine power. The Toyota Prius Prime has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, resale value and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Honda Insight's and the Toyota Prius Prime's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Prius Prime 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 Prius Prime is priced between $24,861 to $32,999.
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 Prius Prime loses 31.1 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Prius Prime retains 2 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 Prius Prime base engine makes 121 horsepower. The Insight is rated to deliver an average of 52 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 519 miles. The Prius Prime is rated to deliver an average of 54 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 629 miles. This gives the Toyota Prius Prime the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Honda Insight. The Insight uses regular unleaded, and the Prius Prime uses electricity, regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Toyota Prius Prime, a hybrid midsize car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front leg room, rear head room, and cargo space. The Honda Insight, a hybrid compact car, has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Honda Insight and the Toyota Prius Prime 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:
-
Starting MSRP:
$28,770
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$27,955
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$27,350 - $28,770
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:
127
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
41,521
# Good or Great Deals:
43
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$29,013
Price Range:
$24,861 - $32,999
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$28,058
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$25,264 - $29,381
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
109
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
34,270
# Good or Great Deals:
52
Honda Insight Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.4 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Toyota Prius Prime Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
5.7 / 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:
(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 Prius Prime
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
10.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
10.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
8.2 - 10.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
3.1%
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:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
1.5 - 5.6
Honda Insight Rankings
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23 out of / 25Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Plug-In Hybrid
Honda Insight Trim Levels
EX, Touring
Toyota Prius Prime Trim Levels
LE, Limited, XLE
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
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:
4 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:
4 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:
121 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
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:
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:
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):
55 / 53 / 54
Range (city/hwy):
652 / 629 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, 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:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wifi:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
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:
N/A
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:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53 inches
Cargo Space:
19.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
111.3 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:
3365 lbs
Width:
69.3 inches
Height:
57.9 inches
Length:
182.9 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.8 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:
15.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P195/65R15
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
Blue Magnetism
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic / Titanium Glow
Red
Supersonic Red
Silver
Classic Silver Metallic
White
Super White / Wind Chill Pearl
Interior Colors
Beige
Ivory
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black
Gray
Moonstone
