2012 Honda Insight vs. 2008 Hyundai i20
To start off, 2012 Honda Insight is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Hyundai i20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Hyundai i20 would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai i20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai i20 (99 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2012 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai i20 should accelerate faster than 2012 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, 2008 Hyundai i20 (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai i20 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Honda Insight | 2008 Hyundai i20 | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Insight | i20 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1300 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4376 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1427 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2525 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 5.3 L/100km | 3.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 5.7 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
