Toyota Prius (2006 – 2009) vs Honda Insight (2008 – 2012): specs compared
The Honda Insight is the more powerful of the two, with up to 88 hp against 78 hp. The Toyota Prius is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.9 s against 12.4 s. The Honda Insight has the higher top speed: 182 km/h against 170 km/h. The Toyota Prius uses less fuel, from 4.3 L/100 km against 5.7 L/100 km. The Honda Insight is the lighter car, from 1,176 kg against 1,275 kg. At 4,450 mm, the Toyota Prius is 74 mm longer than the Honda Insight. The Toyota Prius dates from 2006 – 2009, the Honda Insight from 2008 – 2012.
| Specification |
Toyota
Prius
2006 – 2009
|
Honda
Insight
2008 – 2012
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Japan |
| Documented years | 2006 – 2009 | 2008 – 2012 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 78 hp | 88 hp |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 121 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.9 s | 12.4 s |
| Top speed | 170 km/h | 182 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.3 L/100 km | 5.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,450 mm | 4,376 mm |
| Width | 1,720 mm | 1,694 mm |
| Height | 1,491 mm | 1,427 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,550 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,275 kg | 1,176 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.