2006 Honda Insight vs. 2011 Hyundai i20
To start off, 2011 Hyundai i20 is newer by 5 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 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Hyundai i20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Hyundai i20 (99 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2006 Honda Insight. (73 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai i20 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, 2011 Hyundai i20 (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Insight. (107 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2011 Hyundai i20 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Insight | 2011 Hyundai i20 | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Insight | i20 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 999 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 107 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 17:01 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
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 | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2525 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 3.6 L/100km | 3.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 3.9 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 3.7 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |