
The Insight may fight for attention with the Toyota Prius, although we appreciate how restrained the Honda is from the outside.
The Prius is a smidge quieter, according to us, but the Honda rides better and feels less top heavy.
The Hyundai Ioniq is slightly more efficient in base trim, at up to 58 mpg combined, although it doesn’t feel as solid to us.
The Kia Niro is surprisingly well-equipped in most configurations, although some buyers may be put off by the hatchback profile.
The Chevy Cruze can be just as efficient as the Insight with a gallon of fuel, although the most efficient Cruze comes with a pricey diesel engine.
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Quick Specs | ||||
Forget the other Hondas to wear the Insight name, the 2019 Honda Insight is what “normal” will look like for small cars in the near future. |
The 2019 Chevrolet Cruze gains some good content, but its advanced safety tech should be more accessible. |
The 2019 Hyundai Ioniq is an affordable hybrid or plug-in hybrid that trades on its affordability rather than luxury. |
The 2019 Kia Niro is an efficiency-first hatchback with a secret: it’s also a good family car. |
The 2019 Toyota Prius adds an efficient all-wheel-drive version to appeal to more shoppers this year. |
MSRP From | ||||
$22,930 | $17,995 | $30,315 | $23,490 | $23,770 |
Gas Mileage | ||||
51 MPG City / 49 MPG Hwy | 28 MPG City / 48 MPG Hwy | 55 MPG City / 59 MPG Hwy | 46 MPG City / 49 MPG Hwy | 52 MPG City / 50 MPG Hwy |
Engine | ||||
Gas/Electric I-4 | Turbocharged Gas I4 | Gas/Electric I-4 | Gas/Electric I-4 | Gas/Electric I-4 |
EPA Class | ||||
Mid-Size Cars | Midsize Cars | Large Cars | Small Station Wagon | Midsize Cars |
Style Name | ||||
LX CVT | 4-Door Sedan L | Blue Hatchback | LX FWD | L Eco (GS) |
Drivetrain | ||||
Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | ||||
5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Passenger Doors | ||||
N/A | 4 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | ||||
Sedan | Sedan | Hatchback | Sport Utility | Hatchback |
Transmission | ||||
CVT w/OD | Automatic | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | CVT w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | ||||
2019 Honda Insight vs. 2019 Chevrolet Cruze | 2019 Honda Insight vs. 2019 Hyundai Ioniq | 2019 Honda Insight vs. 2019 Kia Niro | 2019 Honda Insight vs. 2019 Toyota Prius |