2006 Honda Insight vs. 2010 Scion xD
To start off, 2010 Scion xD is newer by 4 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Scion xD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Scion xD (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2006 Honda Insight. (73 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Scion xD 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, 2010 Scion xD (169 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Insight. (107 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2010 Scion xD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Insight | 2010 Scion xD | |
| Make | Honda | Scion |
| Model | Insight | xD |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 107 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| 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 | 3929 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1725 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1524 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2461 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 3.6 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 3.9 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 42 L |
