2006 Honda Insight vs. 2009 Hyundai i10
To start off, 2009 Hyundai i10 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 1,086 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai i10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Insight (73 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai i10. (66 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai i10.
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, 2006 Honda Insight (107 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai i10. (99 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai i10.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Insight | 2009 Hyundai i10 | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Insight | i10 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 1086 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 107 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 3.7 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 35 L |
