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Car Comparison

  Toyota Prius Honda Civic Hybrid Honda Insight
Base Price MSRP $20,510 $19,650 $19,180
Comparably Equipped Price $20,690 $20,140 $19,670
Destination Charge $515 $490 $490
Fuel-Economy (City) 60 46 60
Fuel-Economy (Highway) 51 51 66
Warranty      
Basic Time (in months) 36 36 36
Basic Time (in miles) 36000 36000 36000
Engine & Transmission      
Engine 1.5L I4 1.3L I4 VTEC® 1.0L I3
Electric Hybrid Engine Standard Standard Standard
Engine Cylinders 4 4 3
Driveline Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Engine Displacement 1497 1339 995
Valve Configuration DOHC SOHC SOHC
Horsepower @ rpm 76@5000 85@5700 67@5700
Torque @ rpm 82@4200 87@3300 66@4800
Standard Transmission Variable Speed Automatic 5 Speed Manual 5 Speed Manual
Fuel System Multi-Port Fuel Injected Multi-Port Fuel Injected Multi-Port Fuel Injected
Fuel Type Electric Electric Electric
Braking & Suspension      
Steering System Rack and Pinion Rack and Pinion Rack and Pinion
Brake System (Front) Disc Disc Disc
Brake System (Rear) Drum Drum Drum
ABS Brakes Standard Standard Standard
Suspension (Front) Independent Independent Control-Link MacPherson Strut
Suspension (Rear) Semi-Independent Independent Torsion-Beam
Stabilizer Bar Standard Standard Standard
Interior      
Air Filtration Standard Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard Standard
Intermittent Windsheild Wipers Standard Standard Standard
Clock Standard Standard Standard
Front Bucket Seats Standard Standard Standard
Remote Fuel Filler Door Release Not Listed Standard Standard
Remote Unlock Standard Standard Standard
Tinted Glass Not Available Standard Standard
Rear Window Defroster Standard Standard Standard
Vanity Mirror Standard Standard Standard
Map Lights Not Listed Standard Standard
Cargo Area Light Not Listed Standard Standard
Front Accessory Outlet Standard Standard Standard
Tachometer Not Available Standard Standard
Maintenance Interval Indicator Not Listed Standard Standard
Audio      
AM/FM Radio Available with CD player and 4 speakers Standard Standard
Storage      
Coin Holder Not Listed Standard Standard
Beverage Holder 4 Not Listed 2
Seatback Storage Not Listed Standard Standard
Exterior      
Power Side Mirrors Standard Standard Standard
Folding Side Mirrors Not Listed Standard Standard
Fuel System      
Fuel Capacity (gal) 11.9 13.2 10.6
Dimensions      
Curb Weight (Manual lbs.) N/A 2661 1850
Wheelbase (in.) 106.3 103.2 94.5
Length (in.) 175 174.8 155.1
Width (in.) 67.9 67.5 66.7
Height (in.) 58.1 56.3 53.3
Passenger Volume (cu. ft., mfr.) 96.2 94.1 47.4
Cargo Volume (cu. ft., mfr.) 16.1 10.1 16.3
Headroom (Front, in.) 39.1 39.8 38.8
Legroom (Front, in.) 41.9 42.2 42.9
Shoulder Room (Front, in.) 55.3 52.6 50.5
Hiproom (Front, in.) 51 51.2 48.7
Wheels & Tires      
Alloy Wheels Standard Standard 14" Alloy Wheels
Tires SBRP165/65R14 78S Low Rolling Resistance All-Season Tires SBRP185/65R15, All-Season Tires SBRP185/70SR14, All-Season Tires