Model Year | 2011 | 2013 | |
Model | Honda Insight | Ford Fiesta | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 98.0 in | 2.4 in |
Length | 172.3 in | 160.1 in | 12.2 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 66.8 in | -0.1 in |
Height | 56.2 in | 58.0 in | -1.8 in |
Curb Weight | 2723 lb. | 2537 lb. | 186 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 11.9 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 39.1 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 52.7 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.6 in | 50.6 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 42.2 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 37.2 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 50.4 in | 49.0 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.7 in | 49.2 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.5 in | 31.2 in | 2.3 in |
Total Legroom | 75.8 in (over 2 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 2.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 0.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 31.5 ft3 | 26.0 ft3 | 5.5 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 |
2013 Ford Fiesta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Just as the Ford Fiesta has some clear strengths, it also has some clear weaknesses. Its rear seat, though comfortably positioned well off the floor, is the tightest in the segment. At 5-9, I can barely squeeze behind myself. The Fit's rear seat is far roomier. see full Ford Fiesta review |
2013 Ford Fiesta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 120-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Narrow car with narrow seats. If you are a taller/bigger person, expect that the seats will feel like doll furniture after an hour. see full Ford Fiesta review |