Best MPG civic or insight hybrid
#1
Best MPG civic or insight hybrid
I am really at a loss. The EPA states that the Civic Hybrid get better gas mileage than the lighter Insight.
How is this possible?
The civic is heavier and I believe has more horsepower.
The insight is lighter and has less horsepower.
I just wonder in a head to head comparison which one actually gets the
best MPG.
If anyone has the chance to compare both equally could you please respond. I am considering purchasing either a Civic, Insight, or the
2010 Toyota Prius.
Alster
How is this possible?
The civic is heavier and I believe has more horsepower.
The insight is lighter and has less horsepower.
I just wonder in a head to head comparison which one actually gets the
best MPG.
If anyone has the chance to compare both equally could you please respond. I am considering purchasing either a Civic, Insight, or the
2010 Toyota Prius.
Alster
#3
Re: Best MPG civic or insight hybrid
The Insight is cheaper by a few thousand. That's its entire raison d'etre. It's a little bit less fuel-efficient but cheaper even in the long run, more than likely.
It's Honda's effort to make hybrids more mainstream.
It's Honda's effort to make hybrids more mainstream.
#4
Re: Best MPG civic or insight hybrid
My guess is they are so close that MPG should not be the deciding factor. Buy the one you like better (or the Toyota).
#5
Re: Best MPG civic or insight hybrid
!. Which is CAPABLE of higher maximum MPGs under various circumstances?
2. In which is it easier to achieve those maximum MPGs?
With a seasoned driver, the Civic may have a slight edge. With a novice, the Insight may be the favorite. Time will tell.
#6
Re: Best MPG civic or insight hybrid
Civic and Insight have the same engine , but Skipper was correct when he said the Civic has three stage valve system and the Insight a two stag valve system. Civic has a larger 20 hp electric mtr and the Isight only has 13 hp electric mtr. Hal
#7
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I found an interesting blog the other day that talked a little about the new Insight. Not sure if this link will work. It's just kind of a "teaser". To read the entire article you have to be a member of their organization.
http://vcc-sae.org/conferences/8/posts/14
http://vcc-sae.org/conferences/8/posts/14
#8
Re: Best MPG civic or insight hybrid
Im sorry to disagree with a few folks on here....but I can Guarantee that the Insight in real-world / longer term driving results will edge out the Civic Hybrid by as much as 10MPG's on average....
I have been able to drive our demo for a while now, and from personal experieince to my customers who have already purchased a 2010 Insight - especially if ECON is used - the Insight is much better in overall city / hwy MPG's.....even more-so that many Prius MPG reports you see.
I have been able to drive our demo for a while now, and from personal experieince to my customers who have already purchased a 2010 Insight - especially if ECON is used - the Insight is much better in overall city / hwy MPG's.....even more-so that many Prius MPG reports you see.
#9
Re: Best MPG civic or insight hybrid
Cbondhonda I tend to agree with you and I hope it is better! But last yr. cleanmpg. crew manage 78.? mpg over-all on the 48 state world record run with a HCH2[Civic hybrid] and 3 person crew and a scangauge. Will be interesting to see that record fall! Hal