Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | |
Model | Honda Insight | Cadillac ELR | |
Engine | 1.3L I4 Hybrid OHC-2v 98 hp@5800 123 lb-ft@1000 |
Electric + Gas 181 hp 295 lb-ft |
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Transmission | CVT | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 106.1 in | -5.7 in |
Length | 172.3 in | 186.0 in | -13.7 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 72.7 in | -6 in |
Height | 56.2 in | 55.9 in | 0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2723 lb. | 4050 lb. | -1327 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 9.3 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 36.9 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 55.2 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.6 in | 52.9 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 42.2 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 34.7 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 50.4 in | 49.9 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.7 in | 48.6 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.5 in | 33.6 in | -0.1 in |
Total Legroom | 75.8 in (over 2 rows) | 75.8 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 5.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 31.5 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 21 ft3 |
2011 Honda Insight Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
For my 6-3 height, I had plenty of leg room. see full Honda Insight review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
The seats are form fitting and feel like sports car seats with a lot of side support and back support. see full Honda Insight review |
2011 Honda Insight Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Rear seat is super uncomfortable to get in and out of if you are tall. see full Honda Insight review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
For tall people, its a no go. Did not like it one bit and had to think about this short fall if I ever wanted to carry friends. Luckly I normally drive alone see full Honda Insight review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
This is a glaring issue with the Insight. Leg room is for children and my head hits the roof and a little bit of the rear hatch. There is a warning sticker about making sure go watch the heads of your rear seat passengers when closing the hatch. see full Honda Insight review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Poor head room for tall people. see full Honda Insight review |
2014 Cadillac ELR Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | Both cars have comfortable front seats, but the ELR's provide more lateral support, at least with the $2,450 brown interior option (which adds power adjusters to their modestly sized side bolsters). Front seat access isn't among the ELR's strengths. As is often the case with coupes, the doors are long and heavy. see full Cadillac ELR review |
2014 Cadillac ELR Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Volt's rear seat is pretty tight. The Cadillac ELR's is even tighter. At 5-9, I barely have enough space for my head and knees, and this when sitting behind someone my own size. Put someone taller in the front seat, and even pre-teens will have trouble squeezing into the back seat. This being a two-door, rear seat access is also dicey. The Tesla's rear seat is far roomier than either GM car's. Plus a rear-facing third row is optional. see full Cadillac ELR review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Cadillac ELR.