2006 Honda Insight vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Insight would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (141 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2006 Honda Insight. (73 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Insight.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Insight. (107 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Insight | 2009 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Insight | Civic |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 107 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 3.6 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 3.9 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 3.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |
