| Model year | 2010 |
| Make | Honda |
| Model | Insight |
| Style | EX w/Navi 4dr Hatchback (1.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) |
| Base MSRP | $22,170 (estimated) |
| Options on test vehicle | None |
| As-tested MSRP | $22,170 (estimated) |
| Drive type | Front-wheel drive |
| Engine type | Inline-4 |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 1,339cc (82 cu-in) |
| Block/head material | Aluminum |
| Valvetrain | Single overhead camshaft, variable intake and exhaust lift, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Compression ratio (x:1) | 10.8:1 |
| Redline (rpm) | 6,200 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 98 @ 5,800 (includes electric motor assist of 13 hp @ 1,500 rpm) |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 123 @ 1,000-1,500 (includes electric motor assist of 58 lb-ft @ 1,000 rpm) |
| Transmission type | Continuously variable transmission with sport mode and paddle shifters |
| Transmission and axle ratios (x:1) | Variable between 3.17:1 and 0.53:1; Final Drive = 4.20:1 |
| Suspension, front | Independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs and stabilizer bar |
| Suspension, rear | Semi-independent, torsion beam, coil springs and integrated stabilizer bar |
| Steering type | Electric speed-proportional power steering |
| Steering ratio (x:1) | 16.7:1 |
| Tire brand | Dunlop |
| Tire model | SP 37 |
| Tire type | All-season, low rolling resistance |
| Tire size, front | 175/65R15 84S |
| Tire size, rear | 175/65R15 84S |
| Wheel material | Aluminum alloy |
| Brakes, front | 10.3-inch ventilated disc with single piston sliding caliper |
| Brakes, rear | 7.9-inch drum |
| 0-45 mph (sec.) | 6.85 |
| 0-60 mph (sec.) | 10.9 |
| 0-75 mph (sec.) | 16.6 |
| 1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) | 17.9 @ 77.9 |
| 0-60 with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | 10.5 |
| Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.) | 32 |
| 60-0 mph (ft.) | 125 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) | 59.3 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) | 0.79 |
| Sound level @ idle (dB) | 44.2 |
| @ Full throttle (dB) | 72.5 |
| @ 70 mph cruise (dB) | 68.8 |
| Acceleration comments | Almost agonizingly slow unless you brake-torque the launch, then it's merely slow and matches the Prius' highly repeatable numbers. |
| Braking rating | Good |
| Braking comments | It probably doesn't take much brake hardware for a 2,700-pound car, but this is good performance nonetheless. No evidence of fade, but I didn't torture it, either. Some rear-end wriggle, but nothing spooky or dangerous. |
| Handling rating | Average |
| Handling comments | Skid pad: Extraordinary measures that no Insight buyer is likely to use (ESC off and allow the tail to hang out around the skid pad) produce better-than-average results. But it takes a bit of skill to hold it there, as it feels on the brink of oversteer all the way 'round. Slalom: The Insight will definitely oversteer with the ESC turned off, requiring a handful of opposite lock to keep up with it at the exit. With ESC on, there is no drama whatsoever. |
| Elevation (ft.) | 1,121 |
| Temperature (°F) | 52.1 |
| EPA fuel economy (mpg) | 40 city/43 highway/41 combined |
| Edmunds observed (mpg) | 51.5 |
| Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.) | 10.6 |
| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 2,734 |
| Curb weight, as tested (lbs.) | 2,736 |
| Weight distribution, as tested, f/r (%) | 58/42 |
| Length (in.) | 172.3 |
| Width (in.) | 66.7 |
| Height (in.) | 56.2 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 100.4 |
| Track, front (in.) | 58.7 |
| Track, rear (in.) | 58.1 |
| Turning circle (ft.) | 36.1 |
| Legroom, front (in.) | 42.3 |
| Legroom, rear (in.) | 33.5 |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 38.4 |
| Headroom, rear (in.) | 35.9 |
| Shoulder room, front (in.) | 52.7 |
| Shoulder room, rear (in.) | 50.4 |
| Seating capacity | 5 |
| Cargo volume (cu-ft) | 15.9 |
| Max. cargo volume, seats folded (cu-ft) | 31.5 |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Corrosion | 5 years/Unlimited miles |
| Free scheduled maintenance | Not available |
| Front airbags | Standard |
| Side airbags | Standard dual front |
| Head airbags | Standard front and rear |
| Knee airbags | Not available |
| Antilock brakes | 4-wheel ABS |
| Electronic brake enhancements | Electronic brakeforce distribution |
| Traction control | Standard (EX only) |
| Stability control | Standard (EX only) |
| Tire-pressure monitoring system | Direct tire-pressure monitoring |
| Emergency assistance system | Not available |
| NHTSA crash test, driver | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, passenger | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, side front | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, side rear | Not tested |
| NHTSA rollover resistance | Not tested |
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