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Hyundai ELANTRA vs. Honda Insight

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Hyundai ELANTRA 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 Hyundai ELANTRA and the Honda Insight.

When comparing the Hyundai ELANTRA's and the Honda Insight's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai ELANTRA has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and interior volume. The Honda Insight has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, resale value and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Hyundai ELANTRA's and the Honda Insight's specifications and ratings, the Honda Insight is a better car than the Hyundai ELANTRA.

Pricing: A used 2022 Hyundai ELANTRA ranges from $17,353 to $23,998 while a used 2022 Honda Insight is priced between $20,567 to $28,833.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Hyundai ELANTRA loses 33.4 percent of its value and the Honda Insight loses 33.1 percent of its value. This means the Honda Insight retains 0.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Hyundai ELANTRA.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Hyundai ELANTRA’s base engine makes 147 horsepower, and the Honda Insight base engine makes 151 horsepower. The ELANTRA is rated to deliver an average of 35 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 508 miles. The Insight is rated to deliver an average of 52 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 519 miles. This gives the Honda Insight the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Hyundai ELANTRA. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Hyundai ELANTRA, a compact car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head 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 shoulder room cargo space. The Hyundai ELANTRA and Honda Insight are comparable in regards to front leg room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Honda Insight has higher safety ratings than the Hyundai ELANTRA, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.64 out of 5 Stars.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

20200

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)

24033

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)

15645 - 44090

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

25760

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

24898

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

23600 - 26800

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

20516

Price Range:

17353 - 23998

Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)

24727

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)

15285 - 43006

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

554

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

43897

# Good or Great Deals:

135

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

24488

Price Range:

20567 - 28833

Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

23425

Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

21717 - 24749

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

86

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

57205

# Good or Great Deals:

22

Hyundai ELANTRA Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.292133 / 10

Reliability:

7.812252 / 10

Retained Value:

8.424148 / 10

Safety:

8.6 / 10

Honda Insight Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

8.446144 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai ELANTRA

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

8.2

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)

9.0

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)

8.1 - 11.6

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.066

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:



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

6.589708802058843

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

3.1

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

1.4 - 12.6

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

12.190302418578561

Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

2.4

Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

1.6 - 12.2

Hyundai ELANTRA Rankings

Small Cars with the Most Legroom

1 / 37

Best Small Cars for Tall People

2 / 37

Most Comfortable Small Cars

5 / 37

Best Small Cars Under $25k

5 / 13

Most Reliable Small Cars Under $25k

6 / 13

Best Small Cars for Teens

6 / 6

Safest Small Cars

7 / 37

Best Small Cars for the Money

7 / 22

Most Affordable Small Cars

7 / 22

Best Small Cars

12 / 37

Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

12 / 37

Best Gas Mileage Small Cars

14 / 37

Most Reliable Small Cars

15 / 37

Small Cars with Best Resale Value

26 / 37

Honda Insight Rankings

Best Hybrid Small Cars

2 / 10

Best Hybrid Small Cars for Tall People

2 / 10

Hybrid Small Cars with the Most Legroom

2 / 10

Most Comfortable Hybrid Small Cars

2 / 10

Best Hybrid Small Cars Under $30k

2 / 5

Most Reliable Hybrid Small Cars Under $30k

2 / 5

Most Comfortable Hybrid Cars

4 / 25

Best Hybrid Cars Under $30k

4 / 9

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars Under $30k

4 / 9

Best Hybrid Cars

5 / 25

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars

6 / 25

Hybrid Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

6 / 10

Hybrid Cars with Best Resale Value

7 / 25

Safest Hybrid Cars

7 / 25

Hybrid Small Cars with Best Resale Value

7 / 10

Best Hybrid Cars for Tall People

9 / 25

Hybrid Cars with the Most Legroom

11 / 25

Hybrid Cars with the Most Horsepower

21 / 25

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Hybrid

Hyundai ELANTRA Trim Levels

Limited, N Line, SE, SEL

Honda Insight Trim Levels

EX, Touring

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

10 years / 100000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years / 36000 miles

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

4.64 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

5 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:

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

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

147 hp @ 6200 rpm

Torque:

132 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.054 hp per pound

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

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2 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):


31 / 41 / 35

Range (city/hwy):

384 / 508 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

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

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Roadside assistance:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

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

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Heated Seats

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

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

Internet Radio:

Standard

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

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

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

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

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.6 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.3 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

56.5 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.3 inches

Rear Leg Room:

38 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.6 inches

Cargo Space:

14.2 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

99.4 cubic feet

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

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

2725 lbs

Width:

71.9 inches

Height:

55.7 inches

Length:

184.1 inches

Wheelbase:

107.1 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.3 inches

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

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

15.0 x 6.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

195/65R15

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

16.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

215/55R16

Exterior Colors

Black

Phantom Black

Blue

Intense Blue

Gray

Electric Shadow / Fluid Metal / Portofino Gray

Red

Calypso Red / Scarlet Red Pearl

Silver

Shimmering Silver Pearl

White

Quartz White

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

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Medium Gray

Beige

Not available

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Not available

Beige

Ivory

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