2008 Toyota Auris vs. 2010 Honda Insight
To start off, 2010 Honda Insight is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Auris. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Auris would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Auris is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Insight (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Auris. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Auris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Auris weights approximately 60 kg more than 2010 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 Honda Insight (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Auris. (130 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Auris.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Toyota Auris | 2010 Honda Insight | |
Make | Toyota | Honda |
Model | Auris | Insight |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4376 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1694 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1427 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 40 L |