Compared: 2019 Honda Insight vs Toyota Prius 0-60 MPH Matchup Review
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The New Insight is a 100000 times better looking car.
Definitely, i got the prius prime and its the slowest car ever, and awkward interior, comfort 0
I tested the Toyota it was slow crappy looking and inside was not good but the insight is way better and great I have the touring car trim and it’s great
The new 2021 Prius looks better than the older Prius but just barely...
Insight is really a Civic Hybrid that was given a new name
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@@electrictroy2010 ok...
I'll give up 2% mpg for better styling inside and out, and 3 seconds quicker to 60
joosunkmybattleship you get that 2% mpg back if u chose the EX model just no sunroof and 16” rims
the prius eco will destroy your 2%
Yeah and just wait until you put it into pwr mode
Insight is really a Civic Hybrid that was given a new name
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The prius looks like a science project gone bad.😂
Our family just went through the same process in buying a hybrid. Our hybrid buying experience was very much the same in that we noted almost all of the same benefits/flaws you did (though I, personally, thought that the Prius was more "droney"). The things that swayed us:
The main advantages of the Insight:
1. The Insight has a more "luxurious" interior, with real leather, not "leatherette" (what appears to be a "high end" imitation leather on the Prius, so I don't know how durable it will be, long term) on the high end (we also thought that the cloth seats were very slightly nicer).
2. The Insight is quieter.
3. The Insight is quicker, especially in Sport mode.
4. The Insight has Apple Carplay/Android Auto (as of the 2018 model year, the Prius doesn't support either, it is unclear whether the 2019 will have it). Though I have found the interface of Android Auto to be disappointing because you (apparently) can't set up frequently used app icons on the main page like you can with Apple Carplay. Ironic, since Android (arguably) has a more configurable interface than iOS in smart devices.
5. The Insight has a more configurable rear backup camera (three different fields of view (ultra wide, wide, and "just below the bumper") and a blind spot camera for the right side (only, but it should be available for both the right and left sides) that displays whenever the turn signal is on or you press the button on the end of the turn signal stalk. (Note: the "con" of the blind spot camera is that you cannot see the navigation screen at all when making a right hand turn, which causes confusion when you are trying to make the correct right turn with a couple streets in close proximity to each other. I've made more than one wrong turn because of this. Not often a really big deal, unless, for example, one of those streets will take you in the wrong direction, such as a freeway on/off ramp.)
The main advantages of the Prius:
1. The gas milage on the Prius is about 2-3 MPG better with the standard models and +5-6MPG better with the Prius Two Eco.
2. The Prius has noticeably more cargo space.
3. We found the seating position a bit higher in the Prius, giving a better view of the road and a higher sit in/get out position, making it easier to get in and out.
One feature I wish that both would adopt ASAP is the availability of a HUD.
Oh, as you can probably guess, we bought the Insight, even though I used to own a 2009 Prius Touring with real leather seats (totaled because someone ran a red light). Yeah, I REALLY like leather seats!
Also, both take a big hit in MPG when the temperature drops below ~50 degrees (about 10-15%, in our experience). This is because both use the engine for heating rather than electric, which forces the engine to run more often to keep the cabin warm. So the colder it is, the more the engine runs and the lower the MPG. There is a lesser hit on MPG over ~80 degrees because both use electricity to drive the AC.
Thanks for the great review!
I guess Toyota Prius aren't bad at all.
Insight is really a Civic Hybrid that was given a new name
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@@electrictroy2010 Yeah, I know. It's pretty obvious when looking at it.
FWIW, I think gonna should have called the current Insight the "Civic Hybrid" because it looks so much like a Civic. And then they should have called the "Clarity" the "Insight" because it has so many design cues from the original Insight even though it is a plug-in hybrid.
My $.02...
The Clarity is a hydrogen based vehicle (although it has hybrid variants). I think Honda wanted to keep it a separate hydrogen brand. Also Insight has always been a subcompact car, so using the label on a midsize clarity would be illogical.
@@electrictroy2010 The hydrogen version is only available in California. You can't buy one. You have to lease.
The plug in hybrid version is available throughout the US. Which is why I mentioned it.
The original Insight was a very experimental car. Very in line with what the "Clarity" is today. As you noted, the current Insight is essentially a Civic Hybrid in all but name.
The above are the reasons why I made my last post. But Honda's reasons are their own and they surely don't listen to me. 😏😁
The guy in the Prius said, I get 55 mpg. What do you get?
Honda owner: I get respect.
Lol! :)
Like this if the honda insight look better than the Prius
The Honda Insight looks better and has 30 more HP. Its also cheaper. better car. WishI could buy it used for less but its new since its a new car based off the civic.
Honda definitely looks better. However, I will not like your comment.
I really like the Honda but I hate my Honda cvt transmission. I would get the prius instead.
@Shelly Summerville Maybe because you don't own one. Prius is garbage, the cheapest and lamest car I ever owned.
@@201950201950 Prius is garbage, you should drive one first, its the slowest car ever, my honda fit is faster more fun to drive and more responsive than the prius and it has a CVT
I don’t know if that dude needs new glasses or what cuz the Prius is straight up hideous and so is the interior. The insight is the winner no matter what.
I think the prius is way better looking.
@@abdel1175 yea i agree with u but u dont gotta be an asshole about it god damn
@@light_speedz yea I didn’t mean for it to come off as aggressive 😅
Insight is really a Civic Hybrid that was given a new name
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The Honda's style look's better and I like a bit more performance!!
If you drive for performance you will not get 55 mpg
@@robertm3951 probably never will
@@robertm3951 and you'll get it with the Prius? If I set the Prius on power mode I get around 40 mpg.
these cars are not made for performance. they are made for fuel efficiency.
@@whathappenswhen4767 I have the Prime, and the only good thing about it is the fuel, other than that is just garbage! No comfort, very noisy car, and cheaply made! All the bells and whistles are useless!
Background music is pretty annoying and distracting
Mladen agreed
I found it annoying because it was considerably louder than their speaking volume.
The Prius exterior is hideous. However the interior is pretty futuristic for what it's worth noting . That Tesla wanna be tablet actually looks nice. Just the exterior needs a complete overhaul
Looks better without the white. The tan looks nice.
Why make a car that barely reaches 60 look like a racecar?
Complete overhaul is right
the millions of more priuses sold more than the honda insight. guess most people think the opposite of you.
And millions more people buy Britney Spears records. Popularity doesn’t equal quality.
stop the background music please!
Maybe I'm alone in this but any piano black or white plastic in a car has looked cheap and tacky.
The Toyota Prius looks like a Stormtrooper exploded in it.
Gopher's World Hahahahahaha Thanks for the Lolz
Yep, that's why I got the tan interior.
LOL
I don't get it. Why Honda didn't make it into a liftback/hatchback? The slope on the back already suggests that the boot (trunk) might open together with the back window.
Because their first two Insights, which were hatchbacks/liftbacks didn't sell so well... So Honda decided to try a new approach & make it look more like a conventional sedan.
@@b.f.378 The Trunk In My 2019 Insite Keeps Things Hidden...Very Large For A Car...
Insight is really a Civic Hybrid that was given a new name
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I liked my hatchback until somebody smashed in my $2000 window & stole my stuff. Now I prefer a solid metal trunk
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The prius is so ugly. I would take the honda, because it looks better. Also there are not people that talk crap about them and compilation about them.
People complain about many things. imo the Prius is a better car than quite a lot of the cars on the road. People complain because it doesn't satisfy ego boosting features such as high acceleration, sporty looks or handling, etc.
@@RennieAsh Why is Prius a better car, if it sucks in every area?
joe jale because it doesn’t suck in every area...
@@RennieAsh Give one area?
@@RennieAsh I'd beg to differ to everyone that had a runaway prius and the people that died from it. It's metal is so cheap any hard impact will kill ya.
I remember we rented a 2010 Prius from San Francisco and drove it back and forth to Las Vegas. As we were going uphill I found myself doing 88 mph and had to back off. There was no additional engine noise or increase in revolutions. No idea that we were accelerating except that we were passing everyone. Again, the 0 to 60 is what most people use to measure a car's power but the Prius we had was plenty powerful for going over the mountain passes. We averaged 46.5 mpg for the 2,100 miles we put on it that week.
Honda insight is the clear winner , cant wait to get one next year 🙌🏻
Just bought an Insight, and I really really like it. Would def recommend. Drives well, wasn’t overly expensive and gets great gas mileage. In sports mode it drives like any normal car.
Does the Prius really beep when it is put into reverse?
Honda for me , ALWAYS
It's not hard to design a better looking car than a Prius
I think they did it on purpose so it doesn't sell more than their other petrol cars ...
Zac Design yup
I would have to say that the reason a lot of people will buy a Prius is because it is a prius.
I could also say that the reason a lot of people wouldnt buy a Prius because it is a prius.
If they made a full wagon Insight though, I would buy it in a heartbeat. Oh my god wouldn't that be beautiful.
Prius V is basically a wagon. In Europe it has 7 seats!
The Honda Clarity hybrid is not a wagon but has a hatchback for more room
I went for the insight ex because it is just loaded for its price as compared to a prius or most sedans. Although the Insight does get noisy when trying to get faster speeds or when passing someone on the highway, it isnt that bothering for me.
I would love to see Honda add lumbar support though.
It's nice that you're doing a side by side comparison here, but:
- you really should have included the Ioniq hybrid
- you should have discussed ride and handling, noise levels, seat comfort, active safety features, etc
what is that house track playing at 9:50?
Two thumbs up for the Insight!
Man if I had the money I would buy the Honda Insight in a heart beat! But what if Honda does a Houdini down the road and offer the Insight as a plug-in hybrid? Hhmm. 🤔
Isn't that more or less what the Clarity is?
A. PLUR True since the Clarity has three option for the drive train, however; they cost more than the Insight...I think.
The fugly Clarity needs to die and they need to make this Insight an optional PHEV with a hatch. The "Clarity" was supposed to be a h2 fuel cell anyways.
The Clarity is vastly larger than the Insight.
The Clarity is based on the Accord, the Insight is based on the Civic.
darkpepsi Honda Clarity Plug in Hybrid solves that. If they make the Insight (or Accord) a plug in I bet it wont be until next Generation in 5 years
Thanks! One thought, I recommend making it more clear which car you are talking about at any given time with a graphic.
Toyota's hybrid is a solid and reliable platform. Stuff like this needs to be considered more TFL (potential longevity/reliability of a vehicle outside an initial review). Prius all the way, but I actually own the 2020 Corolla hybrid. It's cheaper than a Prius, looks great/athletic and same platform. I'm rated at 52MPG combined, but average around 60MPG city/highway; I'm not an aggressive driver always looking to pass people. Honda Insight, Honda, they are headed in the right direction, but what won me originally with owning one of the first automatics I've enjoyed (opposed to manual) is the planetary transmission in the Prius, always smooth, consistent and reliable. Toyota is dedicated to this platform and knows what they are doing... Honda, they are hit or miss (arguably less committed to hybrids) more than Toyota in terms of reliability in my opinion... they aren't as reliable as they once were (Toyota arguably as well, but we are discussing the hybrid platforms).
That's my main concern as well, "reliability". Toyota has been doing hybrids longer and more consistent and you see a lot of the first gen Prius still on the road!
Honda released the first hybrid in 1999. Prius wasn’t released in the US until 2002, so Honda has actually been doing it longer
I love the Honda for the fact it looks so normal!
You could also just buy a Corolla hybrid if you want to not be noticed ;p
Rennie Ash The thing is nowadays Toyota over styles there cars. So the look hideous. Based on looks only even the outgoing Ford sedans look better.
The Honda Insight is a really great car. Dependable and affordable.
Hows the cvt in the honda compare to the cvt in the Prius
Honda doesn’t use a CVT. It uses a direct drive from the electric motor to the wheels (or engine to wheels above 45 mph). No gears or shifting
7:10 “this isn’t very sciencey” 😂😂 great job on the comparison, I’d give up a couple of mpg and get the Insight 👍
I liked my hatchback until somebody smashed in my $2000 window & stole my stuff. Now I prefer a solid metal trunk
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I got a 2020 Insight EX with zero regrets. Tremendous value. This car excels in traffic MPG, easily I get 65 MPG. And its less weird than the Prius, with more power.
I have 83,000 on my 2019 EX (drive for living) it has literally not asked for anything yet exc oil change, air filters and I changed the tires at 45,000.
@@onthefly1050 Thanks for reporting this! I've been dying to get an Insight, I also drive for a living, need something reliable though and my one fear with the Honda is that it's new, don't know what's liable to break/go wrong for a couple of years when more people start to get to high miles. By all reports though, it sounds like it's been very reliable for you so far. Helps me make my decision :) Of course, I'm already a big fan of the way it looks, inside and out.
@@longclaw99 The only thing i've ever heard of were some people experiencing quirks with the radio which uses an android-based software, but I just recieved a push notification that there is a large update to fix a few quirks in the radio (I haven't experienced them but I will still do the update). If you drive for a living you will LOVE the honda sensing, it half drives itself. I have owned over 28 vehicles so far and this has been hands down my favorite.
@@onthefly1050 I use Android Auto every time I drive, no issues worth mentioning. Before or after that update. Very pleased overall with the EX infotainment system.
Happily driving a 2019 Honda Insight EX and getting 57 mpg!
Cheapskate!
So did you put the Prius in sport mode before you timed it?
I wonder if they even know.. my 2012 AWD-e Prius also has Econo, Normal and a "Power-Mode"
I wonder how does the Ioniq stacks up against them
insight looks SO GOOD in white
So what was the honda bottom line & specs?
Prius because of hatchback design allows for camping mode.
Prius has no room in the trunk, garbage and ugly, I wanna sell it
Hatchbacks were great until someone smashed my $2000 hatch window & stole my stuff. I now prefer solid metal trunks.
We went with the prius for the space. folding those back seat REALLY gives you a lot of space, and it still gets crazy good fuel economy. We go to the gas station once every month and a half to 2 months. that's insane
I liked my hatchback until somebody smashed in my $2000 window & stole my stuff. Now I prefer a solid metal trunk
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I love the Insight. Very similar to my Civic.
That’s because it is a Civic Hybrid but rebadged as insight
That Insight looks helluva sick! Fuel efficient yet it's crazy fast. Holy cow!!! It looks sooo dope, sounds brutal with a low grumble in Sport mode and is quite fast. Danggg, Insight all the way!!
Insight>Prius
Which is good for long term reliability?
Data shows Honda has half as many engine breakdowns as Toyota
The Honda has rattle sound interior?
What year is the Prius? Why wouldn't you say this or list it in the title of the vehicle?
For me it would be the Insight hands down. The only reason I would even pause for a second is the Prius's reliability ratings, but I imagine the Honda is close in that department also. I would like to see a comparison between the Insight and the Corolla Hybrid. The only reason I am even considering a Hybrid now is I am not stuck with that horrendous looking Prius as my only option. My next purchase will either be an Insight, Corolla Hybrid, or possibly a non hybrid a Impreza.
Can I have the Insight with the prius interior?
The sound of the CVT is horrible, they agree with that. The MPG is expected for both of them. Always great to watch the reviews and comparison of directly rivals. Thumbs up!!!
Neither car has a CVT in the sense that you're thinking. There are some great videos out there about how the Prius (and probably all hybrid) drive train works.
I miss the days when insights got 100+ mpg
Still got my 1st gen
With some hyper-miling skills it is doable as a full hybrid this time
25 mile commute from work, with perfect conditions, and extreme hypermiling, I got 95 MPG , Insight EX
The Insight V3 has too big an engine. Even with hypermiling & slow 40 speed on the highway, it maxed at 70 MPG. Nowhere near the 90-100 MPG of the original insight
Song ID?
I want them to make a plug-in Insight.
Next year I plan on getting Prius Prime unless something sways me over.
They should do a hellcat vs Prius mashup
Since I can get on the carpool lane I would get the insight because of the styling
Really? In California hybrids were banned from the carpool lane (unless they can be plugged-in).
Toyota is still keeping with the suppository design theme.
Please someone compare Ioniq and insight. I can’t decide which to buy.
Oh snap, Father son duo. #mindblown
Honda fan bo is here😎
insight is LEGEND
Personally I'd prefer the Insight. It drives like a regular car. Looks like a regular car. and it gets decent accelleration.
Love to see the Insight available in AWD
can i get a mix of the accord hybrid and the insight
The Insight is the Civic hybrid that has been rebadged
Looks like Luke Skywalker had a Light Saber battle inside the Insight with Darth Vader and they both exploded.
Going to see a lot of them in Manhattan (NYC) as taxi cabs...
My civic already gets a minimum of 35 upwards of 40. So im assuming the insight will get very good mpg.
You can tell that the young guy is a total prius fanboy
What about the ioniq by hyundai
6:47 you know he felt a strong sense of pride just to say he was 6 feet tall lmao
Thin and slim guys are the "tallest" where it counts most 😉
I would buy the Insight
I mean the new Accord looks ok but that should have been the new Accord
Roman: No one’s gonna race... a hybrid.
Hoovie: Oh look, a nitrous
Ramon Mendoza He forgot NSX, three motors v6 hybrid.
The prius is horrendous, in and out. It may be good, but damn, it looks like a kick in the balls.
Why did you guys tell us how much the Honda costs I was waiting for that
Tommy Nooooooooo!! JK. I could tell you liked the Prius when you said “Especially in this turquoise color” hahah. Btw if you drive a Prius in that color your required to drive 10 under the speed limit in the far left lane. Haha. The Honda is a very good looking car though. I’d say I agree with less background music. Keep up the good work guys!!
How much to replace the batteries?
$2500 at the dealer. $1500 from an independent. $1000 for used battery.
The insight is waaaaaay cooler. And the road noise is noticably quieter even just listening to the video I can tell. Would get an Insight in a heartbeat over the Prius.
What about the Ioniq? When you can, it’d be interesting to see how it compares too. Hyundai is becoming an eco car seller in a serious way!
On the Prius, the most informative thing I’ve heard said about it, is that it’s a nice car inside, especially since you don’t see the exterior when you’re inside. Gotta agree wholeheartedly!
The ioniq is unreliable car
the Honda looks better, but the Toyota is what I'd buy. Way more simple powertrain design and proven to be extremely reliable - honda's last attempt at a hybrid was a flop
I’VE BEEN IN LOVE WITH TOYOTA PRIUS FOR SO LONG, HOWEVER ITS EXTERIOR DESIGN SINCE 2016 IS DAMN UGLY, TOYOTA SHOULD CONSIDER RE DESIGNING PRIUS’S EXTERIOR
What about Hyundai Ionic?
4:35 I think what you meant here is "it's not that quick. Fast is meant to decribe the speed, quick - the acceleration.
"fast car = can move at high speeds" "quick car = high acceleration rate"
It's important because regular drivers are not interested in a fast car due to speed limits on regular roads, rather in how quick the car can accelerate.
You can say "it accelerates fast" or "it's quick"
Yep, I noticed that too.
I like these reviews with your son :)
When Insight looks better than Accord..😲
They both are great cars. You can't go wrong with either. Unless you plan for a Tesla, they both are just fine.
The Insight has better looking than the Prius (it's ugly). The Prius has a better mileage but less power. If the Insight had the same fuel economy than the Prius, it would be perfect, but I still prefer the Insight over the Prius
Compromises. There really isn't the perfect car save for some luxury hybrid sports perhaps
The lack of the hatchback on the Honda significantly reduces its practicality. I wonder why they did that considering there is a Civic hatchback and the previous Insight was a hatchback. I probably get a Hyundai ioniq hybrid over either of these cars. The Prius has no issue keeping up with traffic flooring it is not the best way to accelerate. 0 to 40 I out run traffic constantly, in my old high mileage 2008 Prius. The 40-65 is where it's slow. But it picks up again over 75 miles per hour. Passing power on the interstate is no problem at all.
Just finished a 5200 Mile Road Trip, averaged 42 MPG, traveling over 75 miles per hour most of the time. Closer to 52 miles per gallon in slow City traffic. And my Prius has 237000 miles on it.
Hatchbacks were great until someone smashed my $2000 hatch window & stole my stuff. I now prefer solid metal trunks.
But with honda we drive more with electric... Right? More electric more confortable ?
9:30 Hershey's milk chocolate is less than 30% cocao solids. It's mostly sugar and cocoa butter.
When you did the 0-60 in the Prius did you happen to see what level the battery charge was at? I find if the battery is full it’s way faster than when lower. I have the 2017 Prius and love it. Toyota reliability. If I want excitement I’ll hop on my motorcycle. :)
todd baker their both reliable? You cant go wrong with either brand being reliable.
Bryce Porterfield Why it's called "Insight" instead of Civic hybrid: www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2014/02/honda-civic-hybrid-battery-reliability-gets-worse/index.htm
Honda has a completely new system here though so hopefully they've fixed all that. Having no transmission automatically eliminates half the problems in their old hybrids and California requires a ten year warranty on the battery.
That's the honda civic hybrid the insight is a completely different car in and of itself look up civic hybrid and look up insight
Before anyone decides on purchase between these two vehicles you might do some research in regard to HV battery construction and battery reliability. We own a 2003 Prius with 226500 miles on the clock. Vehicle still running great. Also own a 2006 Honda Civic which is also a great vehicle. Civic will get 36-38 on highway. The Prius gets about 45-46 highway, but will get 40-43 in town, Civic won't touch that. Remember though, this is the first model Prius. Newer models do much better. Guess we will all see how the new Insight will fair out. My $$$ is on the Prius.
in this case honda is more reliable because prius uses 4.5 kwh battery vs honda 1.1 KWH battery. Guess which one is cheaper to replace after 10 years ?
We had a 2008 Prius, then a 2015. But Toyota drive us away with the new design. We now have a Honda Clarity which we really like.
I like the interior space of the Insight, as well as the ability to
merge into traffic better than the Prius .
Have a luggage rack?, & I would be swayed by the Honda.
Luggage racks destroy fuel economy. Instead learn to travel with less stuff. I only carry a single backpack for weeklong trips (and wash my shirt daily to keep it fresh)
I don’t understand why Toyota designed the Prius to be so ugly. I’m sure they’ve pushed a lot of people away because of the styling. Is Toyota trying to lose business?
Dude looks like Ryan from The Office...
They know they hating cause the Prius is no longer the best hybrid car in the market the insight makes me wanting to go buy one very bad and desperately
Ummm… the 4 gen Pruis always looked ugly. 3 gen was fine though.
I love cars
I had a Honda CR-Z and it was a looker, but it wasn't earthshattering performance, and it was rather small. Fuel prices in the San Francisco peninsula range from $4 to $4.80 for Premium.
I also go for the Prius it just looks a lot better and I’ve been buying Honda’s for years and I am a sporty car kind a guy and I’ve also only many BMWs even though Toyota does not Apple CarPlay
The video is very confusing. When are you talking about which car?
For LA traffic you do not need more horsepower so prius is perfectly fine to stand still.
For LA traffic you need to speed up at the drop of a dime to get into lanes because LA drivers are assholes and won't let you in.
Which makes hybrids perfect….. the electric motor gives max power from a standing start. (Engines don’t.)