Honda Accord vs Honda Insight

When you’re on the search for a sporty and stylish sedan that can easily take you all around San Antonio, Schertz, and Alamo Heights, TX, there’s a good chance you’re considering a Honda Accord or a Honda Insight. After all, they both have a reputation for delivering impressive performance, technology, and safety features.

Here at Northside Honda, we’re dedicated to helping you every step of the way through your car-buying journey, and we know that starts right here with the research process. To make it as simple as possible for our drivers, we created this handy overview on the Honda Accord vs. Honda Insight. Now let’s see how these two sedans stack up against one another!

Performance Features & Engine Specs

To get started, we’ll head right under the hood and check out what powers these sedans.

With the Accord, you’ll get two different engines to choose from, a turbocharger and a hybrid.

●      Standard 1.5L 4-cylinder with Turbocharger engine: 192 horsepower/192 lb-ft of torque

●      Available 2.0L 4-cylinder engine: 143 horsepower/129 lb-ft of torque

You can pair the turbocharged engine with either a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) with Sport Mode or a 10-speed Automatic Transmission with Shift-By-Wire (SBW) and paddle shifters. The hybrid engines work best with the Electronic Continuously Variable Transmission (E-CVT) with Sport Mode and deceleration selectors.

The Insight provides one standard highly fuel-efficient engine, the 1.5L 4-cylinder hybrid, which puts out up to 151.5 total system horsepower. The standard E-CVT with SBW, Sport Mode, and deceleration selectors provides a smooth and easy-to-handle ride.

Fuel Efficiency & MPG Ratings

Now we’ll take a look at the MPG ratings, because they’ll provide an idea of how often you’ll need to stop and fuel up your sedan. Our chart below displays the MPG ratings based on the standard engine of the Accord EX and EX-L trims and the Insight EX trim:

In the Accord, if you decide to go with the hybrid engine on the Hybrid, Hybrid EX, and EX-L trims rather than the standard turbocharged engine, you’ll get MPG ratings more similar to the Insight: an EPA-estimated 48 city/48 highway/48 combined MPG. ¹

Interior Cabin Space & Comfort

Finally, we’ll take a look at just how much room you’ll find in each of these interior cabins:

As you can see, the Honda Accord is a bit larger than the Honda Insight, so you if you find yourself needing extra room, you may want to go with the Accord. The Insight is a great choice for drivers who prefer something a tad more compact.

The Verdict: Honda Accord vs Honda Insight

It’s clear that the Honda Accord and Honda Insight are great vehicles for your commutes around San Antonio, Schertz, and Alamo Heights, Texas. To ultimately decide which one is the right choice for your lifestyle, you’ll have to come down to our showroom to get behind the wheel for yourself.

Here at Northside Honda, we’re dedicated to providing you with a fun, relaxing, and informative car-buying experience. For more information or to schedule your next test drive, give us a call or stop by our showroom today!

¹30 city/38 highway/33 combined MPG rating for LX and EX-L trims. 29 city/35 highway/32 combined MPG rating for Sport and Special Edition 1.5T trims. 22 city/32 highway/26 combined MPG rating for Sport and Touring 2.0T trims. 48 city/48 highway/48 combined MPG rating for Hybrid, Hybrid EX and Hybrid EX-L trims. 44 city/41 highway/43 combined MPG rating for the Hybrid Touring trim. Based on 2021 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions, battery-pack age/condition (hybrid trims), and other factors.

²55 city/49 highway/52 combined MPG rating for the EX trim. 51 city/45 highway/48 combined MPG rating for the Touring trim. Based on 2022 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on driving conditions, how you drive and maintain your vehicle, battery-pack age/condition, and other factors.