Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Honda Insight | Pontiac Solstice | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 95.1 in | 5.3 in |
Length | 172.3 in | 157.2 in | 15.1 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 71.3 in | -4.6 in |
Height | 56.2 in | 50.9 in | 5.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2723 lb. | 2930 lb. | -207 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 13.0 gal. | -2.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 38.5 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 52.4 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.6 in | 50.6 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 42.7 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 0.0 in | 35.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 50.4 in | 0.0 in | 50.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.7 in | 0.0 in | 48.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.5 in | 0.0 in | 33.5 in |
Total Legroom | 75.8 in (over 2 rows) | 42.7 in (over 1 rows) | 33.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 5.6 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 31.5 ft3 | 5.6 ft3 | 25.9 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 |
2009 Pontiac Solstice Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed automatic RWD |
No extra room. Tall or overweight people need not apply. see full Pontiac Solstice review |
2008 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD |
(Driver) No room. Car is not for regular sized people. see full Pontiac Solstice review |