2013 Honda Insight vs. Its Competition

2013 Honda Insight
John Voelcker John Voelcker

Check equipment on different trim levels carefully: The least expensive hybrid on the market, the base-level 2013 Honda Insight, is so basic it doesn't even offer cruise control.

2013 Honda Insight2013 Honda Insight
Browse Used Listings		2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid, Los Angeles, August 20122013 Ford C-Max
Browse Used Listings		2013 Honda Civic EX-L2013 Honda Civic
Browse Used Listings		2013 Honda Fit2013 Honda Fit
Browse Used Listings		2013 Toyota Prius 5dr HB Three (Natl) Angular Front Exterior View2013 Toyota Prius
Browse Used Listings		2012 Toyota Prius C2013 Toyota Prius C
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Quick Specs
7.0
The 2013 Honda Insight falls behind other hybrids in gas mileage, and has less space than other subcompacts.
7.8
The 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid is the first head-to-head challenger for the Toyota Prius since that car grabbed the green mantle a decade ago--and in many ways, the Ford's a better daily driver.
8.0
The 2013 Honda Civic takes a step back in the right direction with an impressive feature set, a sophisticated new look, and much-improved refinement.
7.2
If you're not turned off by the utilitarian look of the 2013 Honda Fit, you'll like what you get, which is awesome practicality and space-efficiency, plus some driving verve.
7.4
The 2013 Toyota Prius is a spacious, practical mid-size hatchback that will hold five people and their gear, while remaining the highest-mileage car sold without a plug.
7.2
The 2013 Toyota Prius C has all the gas-mileage virtues of larger Prius models, but it's smaller, more fun to drive, and--crucially--almost $5,000 cheaper.
MSRP From     
$18,600$25,200$17,965$15,425$23,215$19,080
Gas Mileage     
41 MPG City / 44 MPG Hwy42 MPG City / 37 MPG Hwy22 MPG City / 44 MPG Hwy27 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy51 MPG City / 49 MPG Hwy53 MPG City / 46 MPG Hwy
Engine     
Gas/Electric I4Gas/Electric I4Gas I4Gas I4Gas/Electric I4Gas/Electric I4
EPA Class     
Compact CarsLarge CarCompactSmall Station WagonMidsize CarsCompact
Style Name     
5-Door CVT5-Door HB SEL2-Door Manual LX5-Door HB Manual5-Door HB Two (SE)5-Door HB One (GS)
Drivetrain     
Front Wheel DriveFront-wheel driveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity     
555555
Passenger Doors     
N/A4N/AN/AN/AN/A
Body Style     
HatchbackHatchback2 Door CoupeHatchbackHatchbackHatchback
Transmission     
Continuously Variable TransmissionContinuously Variable RatioManualManualContinuously Variable RatioContinuously Variable Ratio
Detailed Spec Comparison
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