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Toyota Prius vs. Honda Insight

When it comes to hybrid cars, most people automatically think of the Toyota Prius. However, another hybrid that is almost identical to the Prius that is making itself known is the Honda Insight. The question that most people are asking is whether they should consider the hybrid that started it all or if they should consider the Honda Insight? It is a good question and one that is going to really depend on what the person wants out of a car. However, with that being said, there are a few pros and cons of each car that need to be taken into consideration before the person purchases either one.

Pros of the Toyota Prius 

The Prius has been greatly improved for this generation when compared to past generations of the Prius, which is something that most people are going to like since it means that there are no longer the problems that past generations of the Prius have had. A few improvements include the fact that the backseat is slightly bigger for those individuals that will be riding back there, which is a huge relief for most people. Other reasons to buy a Prius is the fact that it is going to get fifty miles per gallon, which is one of the most fuel efficient cars that are on the market. There is also a bigger engine that is increasing the horsepower to around 130.

Cons of the Toyota Prius 

There are a few things that people are still not too happy with when it comes to the Toyota Prius. For example, most people are still not completely pleased with the amount of room that the Prius has in it for the passengers. Nor, are they happy with the trunk space that the car has either.

Pros of the Honda Insight

The Honda Insight is very similar to the Prius in terms of looks, without the price tag of the Prius, which is one good point for the Insight. There are a few other good points about the Honda Insight that must be pointed out. For example, the ability for the car to shut itself off at stop lights or when the car is stopped for long period of times which helps to conserve more gas in the long run.

Cons of the Honda Insight 

The Honda Insight, though it does have a few things going for it, there are a few things that are going to be the drawback reason not to buy it. For starters, the car shuts itself off to save gas at stop lights, which is great, but it also turns off the air conditioner during these times which can be quite unbearable if the person lives in a humid climate. Add to the fact that the car does not run on battery power alone like the Prius can, which is one of the main reasons that people consider the Prius and not the Insight.

Looks wise, both of these cars are very similar, however, they are very different when it comes down to a few fundamentals. Those that are wanting the best on the market, then they are going to want to go with the Toyota Prius.