2009 Honda HR-V vs. 2010 Honda Insight
To start off, 2010 Honda Insight is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda HR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda HR-V would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda HR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda HR-V (104 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2010 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda HR-V should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Insight weights approximately 57 kg more than 2009 Honda HR-V.
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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda HR-V. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda HR-V | 2010 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | HR-V | Insight |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1237 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 40 L |
