2019 Honda Insight Hybrid

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Rating7.1

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Compact Sedan
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$22,930 - $28,190
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Stylish exterior

The EV specs are not that great compared to the rivals

Newly designed for 2019

Refined and smooth interior quality

The engine struggles if you try to go

Competitive pricing

Specs & Features

$22,930

price

151 hp @ 6000 rpm

horsepower

99 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

torque

Continuously Variable-Speed Automatic

transmission

1.5L 4cyl FWD CVT

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Armed with a 1.5L Inline-4 engine and a 1.1-kWh battery, fused to a CVT, the 2019 Honda Insight sedan makes 151 horsepower and 99 lb-ft of torque. Standalone, the engine makes 129 horsepower while the electric motor manages 42.5 horsepower. This powertrain helps the 2019 Honda Insight cover 0-60 in 7.3 seconds. You can drive the Honda Insight for 89 miles on the electric system alone, making it good for a small trip in and across cities. The Honda Insight achieves an impressive 55 MPGe combined while getting 53 MPG from the traditional engine alone. With a base price of MSRP $23,885, the Honda Insight makes a formidable competitor in the hybrid midsize sedan segment, competing with the likes of the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, the Kia Optima Hybrid, and the Toyota Camry Hybrid.

Buying Advice

The EV specs of the 2019 Honda Insight are not great but the pricing and decent MPGe is enough to make it a worthy competitor. According to our research going with the Touring trim is your best bet.

Trims

    LX
    $22,930 onwards
    • AM/FM stereo
    • Automatic Front air conditioning
    • Cloth Seat trim
    EX
    $24,160 onwards
    • Engine: 1.5L 4cyl FWD CVT
    • Horsepower: 151 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 99 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.7 sec
    • Top Speed: 112 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 52 mpg
    Touring
    $28,190 onwards
    • 17-inch machined aluminum Wheels
    • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    • Navigation system w/ voice recognition
    • Rain Sensing Windshield wipers

Compare to similar cars

Price

$22,930- $28,190

Engine

hybrid

Rating

7.12

Horsepower

151 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque

99 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

Capacity

5

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$28,220

hybrid

6.36

122 hp @ 5000 rpm

375 lb.-ft.

5

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$27,555- $34,485

hybrid

7.16

188 hp @ 6000 rpm

129 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

5

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$17,200- $23,700

Gasoline

6.13

147 hp @ 6200 rpm

132 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

5

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$28,090- $35,390

hybrid

8.13

192 hp @ 6000 rpm

271 lb.-ft. @ 1770 rpm

5

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$23,750- $34,600

Gasoline

6.86

181 hp @ 6000 rpm

175 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

5

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$30,090- $49,500

Gasoline

6.15

332 hp @ 7000 rpm

270 lb.-ft. @ 5200 rpm

2

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$28,400- $32,975

hybrid

7.31

208 hp @ 5700 rpm

163 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm

5

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$41,400- $53,850

Gasoline

8.1

255 hp @ 5800 rpm

273 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm

5

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$25,750- $39,000

hybrid

7.96

193 hp @ 1770 rpm

140 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

5

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2019 Honda Insight Hybrid vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    7.6 sec15.8 sec112 mph
    4.8 sec13.3 sec-
    6.36 sec14.1 sec155 mph
    7.6 sec15.8 sec123 mph
    7.8 sec--
    7.8 sec16.0 sec116 mph

    2019 Honda Insight Hybrid vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      55 mpg49 mpg52 mpg10.6 gal.583/519.4 mi.
      51 mpg53 mpg52 mpg13 gal.663/689 mi.
      49 mpg43 mpg46 mpg13 gal.637/559 mi.
      43 mpg41 mpg42 mpg14 gal.602/574 mi.
      40 mpg46 mpg42 mpg15.9 gal.636/731.4 mi.
      39 mpg45 mpg41 mpg15.9 gal.620.1/715.5 mi.

      2019 Honda Insight Hybrid vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        183.6 in.71.6 in.55.6 in.7 in.106.3 in.
        194.2 in.73 in.57.3 in.7 in.111.4 in.
        192.1 in.72.4 in.56.9 in.5.7 in.111.2 in.
        191.8 in.75.2 in.58 in.6 in.112.2 in.
        191.1 in.73.2 in.57.5 in.5.1 in.110.4 in.
        191.1 in.73.4 in.57.9 in.5.1 in.110.4 in.

        2019 Honda Insight Hybrid vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          15.1 cu.ft.97.6 cu.ft.11 cu.ft.
          12 cu.ft.102.8 cu.ft.32.3 cu.ft.
          30.7 cu.ft.98.6 cu.ft.60.1 cu.ft.
          13.4 cu.ft.90.8 cu.ft.13.4 cu.ft.
          12.6 cu.ft.-48.9 cu.ft.
          6.9 cu.ft.51.6 cu.ft.6.9 cu.ft.

          2019 Honda Insight Hybrid vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            11 cu.ft.15.1 cu.ft.11 cu.ft.-
            -14.4 cu.ft.-75 ft.
            60.1 cu.ft.30.7 cu.ft.60.1 cu.ft.-
            -15.1 cu.ft.--
            83.1 cu.ft.12 cu.ft.32.3 cu.ft.96 ft.
            57.3 cu.ft.13.4 cu.ft.13.4 cu.ft.-

            2019 Honda Insight Hybrid vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -850 lbs.2987 lbs.
              1650 lbs.1292 lbs.3305 lbs.
              --3695 lbs.
              -1133 lbs.3497 lbs.
              -635 lbs.3333 lbs.
              --3366 lbs.

              2019 Honda Insight Hybrid Sedan Problems, Issues, Complaints, Recalls, and which year to avoid?

              7

              Recalls

              3

              Investigations

              93

              Complaints
              Overall Safety Rating
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