2013 Honda Insight Hybrid

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$18,600 - $23,790
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Amazing mileage figures

Backseat headroom is restricting for adults

Remains mostly unchanged from the previous model year

Affordable pricing

Air conditioning operation halts engine shuts off due to auto on-off feature

Easy to maneuver

Specs & Features

$18,600

price

98 hp @ 5800 rpm

horsepower

123 lb.-ft. @ 1000 rpm

torque

Continuously Variable-Speed Automatic

transmission

1.3L 4cyl FWD CVT

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Cars like the 2013 Honda Insight Hybrid Hatchback might not be able to give you the direct benefits one might expect from its hybrid powertrain. However, its use must not be overlooked. The Honda Insight Hybrid Hatchback uses its 1.3L Inline-4 engine and 100.8-volt hybrid system to produce 98 horsepower and 123 lb-ft of torque. This gives the Honda Insight Hybrid Hatchback a 0-60 of 10.8 seconds. The hybrid engine here is to support the gasoline engine to boost performance and offer slightly better fuel economy than what a single gasoline engine would be capable of. That said, the 2013 Honda Insight Hybrid Hatchback achieves a combined fuel economy of 42 MPG. As part of the compact hatchback, the Insight Hybrid Hatchback competes with the Toyota Prius. It offers 3 trims, starting off at MSRP $18,600.

Buying Advice

Our inclination is towards the Honda Insight EX hybrid although it’s the costliest model of the three. All this because it comes with some decent features like Bluetooth phone connectivity, automatic headlights, a 6-speaker sound system, and more. The lower trims are too basic in terms of features.

Trims

    Base
    $18,600 onwards
    • 15-inch steel Wheels
    • A-Spec Sport Seats
    • AM/FM stereo
    • Cloth Seat trim
    • Front automatic air conditioning
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Seek-Scan Radio
    LX
    $20,375 onwards
    • Engine: 1.3L 4cyl FWD CVT
    • Horsepower: 98 hp @ 5800 rpm hp
    • Torque: 123 lb.-ft. @ 1000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 11.8 sec
    • Top Speed: 112 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 42 mpg
    EX
    $22,065 onwards
    • 15-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • Cloth/Leatherette Seat trim
    • Heated mirrors

Compare to similar cars

Price

$39,145

Engine

plug-in-hybrid

Rating

7.57

Horsepower

149 hp

Torque

273 lb.-ft.

Capacity

4

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$23,215- $39,525

hybrid

7.81

134 hp @ 5200 rpm

105 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

5

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$18,600- $23,790

hybrid

7.27

98 hp @ 5800 rpm

123 lb.-ft. @ 1000 rpm

5

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2013 Honda Insight Hybrid vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    11.8 sec18.5 sec112 mph
    8.7 sec16.5 sec-
    9.7 sec17.3 sec-

    2013 Honda Insight Hybrid vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      41 mpg44 mpg42 mpg10.6 gal.434.6/466.4 mi.
      51 mpg48 mpg50 mpg11.9 gal.606.9/571.2 mi.
      35 mpg40 mpg37 mpg9.3 gal.325.50/372 mi.

      2013 Honda Insight Hybrid vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        172.3 in.66.7 in.56.2 in.6 in.100.4 in.
        177 in.70.4 in.56.6 in.5 in.105.7 in.
        175.6 in.68.7 in.58.7 in.5.3 in.106.3 in.

        2013 Toyota Prius C Hybrid

        Ranked #4

        157.3 in.66.7 in.56.9 in.5.5 in.100.4 in.

        2013 Honda Insight Hybrid vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          15.9 cu.ft.85 cu.ft.31.5 cu.ft.
          10.6 cu.ft.90 cu.ft.80 cu.ft.
          21.6 cu.ft.93.7 cu.ft.39.6 cu.ft.

          2013 Honda Insight Hybrid vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            SourceCompare
            31.5 cu.ft.15.9 cu.ft.31.5 cu.ft.
            80 cu.ft.10.6 cu.ft.80 cu.ft.
            67.3 cu.ft.21.6 cu.ft.39.6 cu.ft.

            2013 Honda Insight Hybrid vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -2747 lbs.
              825 lbs.3042 lbs.
              802 lbs.3781 lbs.

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