Compare 2020 Honda Civic vs 2021 Honda Insight

2020 Honda Civic
2021 Honda Insight
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EX CVT
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Civic Coupe EX CVT N/A N/A $21,923 $23,600
Civic Coupe LX CVT N/A N/A $19,563 $21,050
Civic Coupe Sport CVT N/A N/A $21,044 $22,650
Civic Coupe Sport Manual N/A N/A $20,303 $21,850
Civic Coupe Touring CVT N/A N/A $25,303 $27,250
Civic Hatchback EX CVT 31 40 $22,525 $24,250
Civic Hatchback EX-L CVT 31 40 $23,636 $25,450
Civic Hatchback LX CVT 31 40 $20,211 $21,750
Civic Hatchback Sport CVT 29 35 $21,970 $23,650
Civic Hatchback Sport Manual 29 37 $21,229 $22,850
Civic Hatchback Sport Touring CVT 29 35 $26,876 $28,950
Civic Hatchback Sport Touring Manual 29 37 $26,136 $28,150
Civic Sedan EX CVT N/A N/A $22,247 $23,950
Civic Sedan EX-L CVT N/A N/A $23,358 $25,150
Civic Sedan LX CVT N/A N/A $19,331 $20,800
Civic Sedan LX Manual 25 36 $18,591 $20,000
Civic Sedan Sport CVT N/A N/A $20,998 $22,600
Civic Sedan Sport Manual N/A N/A $20,257 $21,800
Civic Sedan Touring CVT 30 38 $25,858 $27,850
Civic Si Coupe Manual 26 36 $23,405 $25,200
Civic Si Coupe Manual w/Summer Tires 26 36 $23,590 $25,400
Civic Si Sedan Manual N/A N/A $23,405 $25,200
Civic Si Sedan Manual w/Summer Tires N/A N/A $23,590 $25,400
Civic Type R Touring Manual 22 28 $34,324 $36,995
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EX CVT
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Insight EX CVT 55 49 $23,229 $25,010
Insight LX CVT 55 49 $21,488 $23,130
Insight Touring CVT 51 45 $26,960 $29,040
Pricing
Invoice Price
$21,923
$23,229
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$23,600
$25,010
Monthly Payment Estimate
$393 / month
$417 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
6.7
6.5
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2020 Honda Civic sets the pace among affordable compact cars. The 2021 Honda Insight is a remarkable hybrid commuter with impressive safety features for a low price.
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Fuel Economy
City
Coming Soon 55 mpg
Highway
Coming Soon 49 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Compact Cars Midsize Cars
Interior Dimensions
Front Leg Room (in)
42.3 42.3
Passenger Volume (ft³)
88.6 97.6
Front Hip Room (in)
54.1 53.7
Second Leg Room (in)
35.9 37.4
Front Head Room (in)
36.5 39.3
Passenger Capacity
5 5
Second Hip Room (in)
48.1 47.3
Front Shoulder Room (in)
56.9 56.9
Second Head Room (in)
34.5 36.9
Second Shoulder Room (in)
52.6 55
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Rear (in)
61.5 61.6
Wheelbase (in)
106.3 106.3
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
70.9 71.6
Track Width, Front (in)
60.9 60.9
Length, Overall (in)
177.3 183.6
Height, Overall (in)
54.9 55.6
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
11.9 15.1
Brakes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
10.2 10.2
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.1 11.1
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
12.4 10.6
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
35.4 35.7
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Tires
Rear Tire Size
P215/50HR17 P215/55VR16
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA
Front Tire Size
P215/50HR17 P215/55VR16
Spare Tire Size
Compact NA
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
2897 3000
Wheels
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel NA
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 X 7 16 X 7
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact NA
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 X 7 16 X 7
Engine
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
162 @ 1700 99 @ 5000
Engine Order Code
NA NA
Displacement
1.5 L/91 1.5 L/91
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
174 @ 6000 151 @ 6000
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 Gas/Electric I-4
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection Sequential MPI
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
35 52
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
40 49
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
31 55
Transmission
First Gear Ratio (:1)
2.65 - 0.41 2.45 - 0.81
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.24 3.42
Trans Type
1 1
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
1.86 2.45
Trans Order Code
NA NA
Trans Description Cont.
CVT w/OD CVT w/OD
Summary
Vehicle Name
Honda Civic Coupe Honda Insight
Body Style
Coupe Sedan
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front
Strut Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Multi-Link
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
5.1 3.4
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
Overall Side Crash Rating
Side Barrier Rating
Side Barrier Rating Driver
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
Rollover Rating

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