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

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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

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6.5

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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.

TCC Likes

Great interior space
Good value
Stellar fuel economy

Stellar fuel economy
Good interior room
Handsome looks

TCC Dislikes

Base infotainment isn’t great
Poorly performing headlights
Hatch is a little too over the top

Buzzy engine at times
Base versions skip some good features
Not especially fast

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

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

Second Hip Room (in)

48.1

47.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.9

Second Head Room (in)

34.5

36.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

52.6

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.5

61.6

Wheelbase (in)

106.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.9

71.6

Track Width, Front (in)

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

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.1

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

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

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P215/50HR17

P215/55VR16

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P215/50HR17

P215/55VR16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2897

3000

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

16 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

16 X 7

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

162 @ 1700

99 @ 5000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

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)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.65 - 0.41

2.45 - 0.81

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.24

3.42

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

1.86

2.45

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Summary

Vehicle Name

Honda Civic Coupe

Honda Insight

Body Style

Coupe

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

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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