Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
Model | Honda Insight | Nissan LEAF | |
Engine | 1.3L I4 Hybrid OHC-2v 98 hp@5800 123 lb-ft@1000 |
Electric 107 hp 207 lb-ft |
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Transmission | CVT | 1-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 106.3 in | -5.9 in |
Length | 172.3 in | 175.0 in | -2.7 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 69.7 in | -3 in |
Height | 56.2 in | 61.0 in | -4.8 in |
Curb Weight | 2723 lb. | 3366 lb. | -643 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 0.0 gal. | 10.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 41.2 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 54.4 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.6 in | 51.5 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 42.1 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 37.3 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 50.4 in | 52.5 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.7 in | 50.0 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.5 in | 31.1 in | 2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 75.8 in (over 2 rows) | 73.2 in (over 2 rows) | 2.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 14.5 ft3 | 1.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 31.5 ft3 | 0.0 | 31.5 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 |
2011 Nissan LEAF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Nissan LEAF review |