2020 Toyota Prius Prime vs. 2020 Honda Insight

The 2020 Toyota Prius Prime is outstanding when running on gas while producing above-average mileage. Its list of safety features is wide-ranging which is important to provide the assurance that potential buyers need. Read on to find out how does the 2020 Honda Insight compare against the Prius Prime.

Design & Style

The 2020 Toyota Prius Prime can accommodate up to a total of 5 people within its cabin interior that provides ample room. Its seats are supportive and styled in a modern and plush concept that complements the surrounding luxurious outlook adorned with black trims and expensive materials. This vehicle's trunk offers up to 19.8 cubic feet of cargo space which is more than average.

The 2020 Honda Insight is able to fit up to 5 people on its seats that are upholstered in cloth. Its front row offers plenty of room but there is a slight lack of headroom at the back row. The Insight boasts a handsome outlook with materials that are soft to touch covering its surfaces and trims. As for cargo space, it only has 15.1 cubic feet of storage to offer which is pretty average for its vehicle class.

Technology & Safety

The 2020 Toyota Prius Prime offers a comprehensive list of tech features including its own Entune system for infotainment, a 7-inch touchscreen with easily-navigable physical knobs, 6 speakers, satellite radio, navigation, Bluetooth connectivity, and 1 USB port. As for its safety aspect, the Prius Prime has 1 rearview camera, its Safety Sense P that comprises of lane departure and keep assists, collision warning, auto high beams, cruise control, and auto emergency brakes.

The 2020 Honda Insight comes equipped with several technological advances such as an infotainment system with physical knobs, a 5-inch screen, 1 USB port, Bluetooth connectivity, and 6 speakers. For safety, the Insight offers attentiveness monitor, a rearview camera, collision mitigation, sign recognition, departure mitigation, collision warning, cruise control, and lane keep and departure assists.

Performance

The 2020 Toyota Prius Prime runs on a 1.8L 4-cylinder engine that is paired with 2 electric motors to put out 121 horsepower altogether on an automatic CVT. It is nimble when transitioning from gas onto electric power, whereas its EPA ratings can fetch 133 mpg and 54 mpg for city/highway which is above average.

The 2020 Honda Insight is able to put out 151 horsepower on a 4-cylinder engine and 1 electric motor under an automatic CVT. It offers fuel efficiency ratings of 55 mpg in cities and 49 mpg on highways which is quite impressive.

The Bottom Line

The 2020 Toyota Prius Prime is equipped with a wide array of safety features which is an essential to support prolonged usage regardless of distance and road conditions. Its remarkable reliability ratings are also worth investing in on top of its impressive mileage.

In contrast, the 2020 Honda Insight lacks on fuel economy as well as visual appeal within its cabin interior.

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