A lot of people asking why the Insight is so similar to the Accord. It's smaller, and cheaper. Reason the Insight exists is because there is no Civic Hybrid. It's basically the cross between Civic and Accord for hybrid users. The Accord is larger, and comes at a higher price point, and a bit more power.

Since I’m looking for greater mpg, Insight EX seems a better fit for me. I like the body and don’t mind less space. When you live in a city where you have to parallel park all the time, any bit helps 😅

Which $30K Honda Hybrid is better?? Do you prefer the sleeker looks of the Insight, or the space of the Accord? Let us know in the comments below, and as always, please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, COMMENT and tap the NOTIFICATION BELL :)

Still cruising in my 2001 OG Insight getting that sweet sweet 65MPG

Wish we could get the insight body with the accord's powertrain...

What a fantastic review! Well done! Probably the best side by side review I've ever seen on KZfaq.

I was hoping you would cover ride quality and cabin noise but other than that, great review!

Awesome comparison review, I say that because typical buyers try to stay in a price range to see what they can get that has the most bang for the buck. My price range was less than $25,000 but I could afford a little more if necessary. For me I chose the 2019 Insight EX and got a good deal because the 2020's were arriving at the dealership and they want to move the 2019's so I bought the Insight EX (black pearl) and saved a couple grand over the 2020. At timesI wished I had gotten the Touring for the luxuries it offered. My previous Honda was a Civic EX-L with all the goodies except navigation. I wish my Insight included BSM and the more powerful 2.0L Accord engine. As for fuel economy I use an app called Fuelly, I've kept track of every fill up and I average 53.5 mpg per fill up with the average fill up of 8 gallons and 428 miles driven between fill ups. I've gotten as high as 69.3 mpg on a few 82 mile round trips to doctors appointments under the right driving conditions. Something Car Connections and all other reviewer need to point out is the fact the mpg with any car but more specifically to hybrids is the fact that hybrids have to be driven conservatively to get the best fuel economy. I seldom exceed the speed limit, drive in Econ mode and ease into the throttle and use the regen paddle as often as possible to slow down to put as much charge as possible back into the batter. I've discovered the EV range is usually a mile or less but I also discovered the best use of EV is when stopped at traffic lights or going through a drive through and waiting in line for long periods of time. In those situations EV works great, powers the car and you do not burn any gas. Remember a conventional ICE is using gas each time it has to stop and idle waiting for the light to change or waiting for traffic to move or going through drive ins where you sit and wait. It's up to the driver to remember how to get the best fuel economy. When I read someone complaining about poor fuel economy in a Honda hybrid I know based on my experience they aen't driving to maximize fuel economy because Honda hybrids as well as others are very efficient.

One mistake you made is that the Insight Ex and touring folds down 60/40. I Purchased one a week ago in the EX trim. Getting 48 miles per gallon overall. Love my car. So much technology and a price that cannot be beat

Your review styles are unique, Love the split screen comparison.

Thanks for all of your great reviews! I just wanted to come here and say, that after watching your other reviews of the Insight (and them coming at the perfect time for me to buy a new car), I decided to head down to the dealership yesterday and pick up one myself. Took a bit to get used to as someone coming from a non-hybrid, but after a day or so of driving, I can easily say it's my favorite car I've yet driven. Picked up the Touring model in Aegean Blue, with black interior, and I couldn't be happier. Definitely recommend seeing the cars in person though before making a final decision. My dealership only had a few Insights, but seeing/driving them in person helped solidify my decision for sure (and had the unintentional side effect of me going for a touring rather than an EX). Being the first person to buy an Insight from them also felt pretty great lol

It seems strange to me Honda would make two cars so similar.

that was an excellent comparison video!! i enjoyed how you show both cars at the same time. it makes so much more sense than showing one after another. great job!!

You should have given the insight a point for MPG

The Honda Insight is a better looking design than the Honda Accord Honda should assign Insight designers to Accord

This is perfect!!! I was looking for a video that compared both cars side by side

I bought a 2018 Accord Hybrid at the end of June to replace a 2014 Accord Hybrid with 122,000 miles on it. I did drive an Insight first. The dealer had just received it. The Insight is definitely smaller, but for $5,000 less, is a bargain. I am sure it will sell like hot cakes. I had a 2011 Insight and the 2019 is vastly superior. The Accord is far more refined, however. You see where the extra money went. For me, paying an extra $80/month is well worth it. As for mileage, in my 2014 I averaged between 47 and 48mpg in the real world. My driving includes a lot of highway miles at 70-75mph. I am very careful to accelerate gradually and coast whenever I can instead of braking. Surprisingly the 2018 Accord is averaging 48-49 (over the first 5,000+ miles) and my last tank was 50.9. One thing I don't like about the redesigned Accord is they made the gas tank smaller. I assume this helped Honda relocated the battery pack, increase the trunk size and make it a pass-through. I drive over 3,000 miles a month so getting 100 miles less per tank is unfortunate, but the larger trunk (60% larger than the 2014) is great. If you are in the market for a high mpg sedan, drive them both and decide which is right for you.

Thank you for this review. I was trying to decide which one of these 2 cars to get and I think I'll probably get the insight for the price because you get alot for it.

Thanks, great review! I love how you did the split screen, simultaneous camparo

Good comparison and the effort to match the camera are really appreciated

Thank you, great details on comparison.

Finally the comparison I was waiting for

Best review I have seen on KZfaq!

Great video comparison of trying to decide between the 2 cars. Thanks!!

Very nice. It’s good to see a comparison of the two since people will likely cross-shop!

Thanks soo much for this Vid, its really helpful 👍🏼👍🏼

Great comparison; I actually just bought an identical EX Hybrid Accord to the one you tested for most of the reasons stated. Larger with better space/storage, more premium materials, a huge 62hp jump, but with only a 1mpg fuel economy penalty vs the Insight Touring. Of note, I live in FL and actually don't want the leather, and the Navigation advantage of the Touring is moot with Android Auto/Apple Car Play and anyone with a smartphone. Thanks again for doing this comparison!

Thanks for an in-depth comparison

Great video thank you. I will go with the Insight since it gives you more for the money.

I think this video made it even harder for me to decide which to get

This was SO helpful! Thank you!

When driving, how do the car compare? I'm leaning towards the Insight Touring due to a lot of city driving in Austin, TX. Great review! Have you done one for the 2022 comparison?

Thanks for the in depth comparison brother !

I will not buy another vehicle without the rear ac vents.

Very good evaluation. You did a great job. 👍

great side by side but would've like to have seen trims compared, e.g. insight touring vs accord touring.

well done boy..... keep it up. All the areas covered.

greatest comparison vedio ever!

The Insight has more front room for taller drivers. Drove one today and it was awesome.

Great comparison video!

Great Review. I appreciate this review greatly.

Very good comparison video thanks for doing that, I wanted to ask if you saw a significant difference between the 2 as far as ride quality went. On bad roads was one better then the other over bumps? I'm looking for a comfortable cruiser so thought I would ask, ty :)

Very well done. I wonder which would fare better in a crash. Accord?

Bought the 2018 Accord in June and sadly got into a horrible car accident in October. The accord saved my life. I am going to be buying another accord.

I like the bridge shot of Saint Paul, MN. GREAT REVIEW!!!

Thank you for doing this, very detailed! If I had one suggestion I would compare the same trim level for each car since the EXL or Touring model for accord has way more features. I just bought an Accord Hybrid EXL and I could not be happier.

Very well done!

fantastic review

It would be really cool if you can do a video about the TLX and the accord! perhaps both with the same MSRP!

いい比較動画！参考になりました！

Great comparison!

Great review..you should compare Camry hybrid to Accord next

I dislike the honda civic and accord tail lights sooo much !! Insight gets the win 🏆

Awesome video!

Thanks and just subscribed.

Mannn!! Your work is great

What about Honda Clarity? Are they compared to Insight and Accord Hybrid?

I drove the Civic EX-L and the Insight touring a little over a week ago and the Insight is much nicer/more refined. I wouldn't have bought the Civic, but considering the Insight. Only mentioning because at the beginning it was said that the Insight is like the Civic, which is a compliment. I don't think so.

Since they are discontinuing production for insight, will this cause problems later on with servicing & part needs? As in they may not have accesible parts because it’s been discontinued? Any input appreciated!

I'd love to see an Insight with an Accord interior.

love this video you guys should compare these to a 2019 toyta avalon hybrid for even a bigger show down or a camry hybrid love this channel

That insight, man you get a lot for 28k.

The biggest difference is Insight doesn't come with spare tire. That's why I will go for accord.

Awesome video

Hey Guys, I like how your put this comparo together :-). Just thinking - if you added a drone to your camera equipment - you could capture some fly over camera angles!...you know you want to :-)

A very good comparison.

So why does the Insight Touring have a lower MPG compared to the LX/EX trim? I've been looking for an explanation but so far haven't found any.

Suggestions for your reviews: compare apples to apples (same trim levels), basic internal dimensions and how many people can comfortably sit in the back seats. With two vehicles so similar as the Insight and Accord hybrid, the reason many of us may be considering the Accord is the basic comfort level of putting three adults in the back seat. And if the same trim level in one car is more fully featured than the other car -- that's important to know. Trim levels having different features is something we can look up online.

I like the insight more...mostly. I DO like that you can actually get Blind Spot Warning in the Accord (finally). I would really love to see Honda drop the lame Lane Watch feature. A lot of reviewers say it's very distracting when the camera footage pops up when you're driving. So, distracting and not as helpful. No thanks.

Love this comparison, would love to upgrade to this Accord from my 04 version.

For me Accord but only because I love the size of it. But would be happy with either.

whose bright idea was it to remove the lumbar support from insight ?

Great review👍, Insight=more bang for your $(touring model).

Will trade in my Insight II FL for Insight III . . . They're quite similar

How does the Insight not get a point for 10 speakers vs only 8 in the Accord??

Do they have led reverse lights like the new pilot

I love my insight hybrids are super cool but the accord is also cool I just love Honda’s in general

Wish I could get all of the Accord’s features in the Insight. Would pay more for a Touring Plus Insight... When will automakers bring ALL of the larger car features to their smaller cars?

I like the exterior design of the insights it looks meaner and buffer

Great comparison. Does the engine kicks in if the car remotely started and programmed to turn AC on ?

Hopefully the 2021 Accord will receive some of the Insight’s styling cues

Wish they would build a Civic hatchback hybrid... currently driving a Crosstour and do not like the split rear window, so I know the Prius would be similar in that regard. A hatchback would offer a nice alternative to both a sedan or “liftback”. I do have to say the Insight is a good looking car.

Excellent

I recently bought a 19 insight touring. From my personal opinion, it's worth the money, but not the hype. Off the bat you'll find the 151hp is almost dangerous at times. When it was warmer out, I averaged 47 mpg per tank. But it's now cold out and I'm averaging 38. The insight is a rattle bucket inside and out. The panel fitment of the exterior is terrible, they say the dash and doors are wrapped in leather, it's not. The upgraded 10 speaker sound system sounds at best what a lot of factory sound systems sound like. I'm not very impressed at all. I do love the safety features, the lane keep assist does a great job automatically steering the car for you. And the front crash alert seems flawless. It is a comfortable car, I'm 6'1 and fit comfortably, and is comfy long distance. Overall for the 30k dollars I spent on the insight I feel like it was an even break dollar for value.

Does anyone know if either of these can comfortably fit a 6'3" guy in the driver seat? Thanks!

I foresee the Accord having a exterior front and rear look more closer to its little sibling for the 2020.5/2021 refresh.

I want a replacement for the Gen 1 insight.

Which one has low maintenance costs?

Great review and comparison!

Very well done....

When you pay for navigation. How long do the services last? Do you pay up every 5 years. Will android auto work without it?

Does the 2019 insight support Android auto?

90% of our driving is simply city with only my wife and I. So the rear seating and trunk are meaningless. Cost to buy and MPG are paramount. We don't see our car as anything more than transportation. Fancy accoutrements like leather are low priorities. The Accord is bigger and more unwieldy because of its girth and weight. Handling is very important to us. We chose the Insight EX because it offered the amenities we needed at under $25k. And the EX averages 52 mpg mixed with ease. The Accord is bigger, thirstier and considerably more expensive to appropriate. Winner: Insight (IMHO)😁

The Insight looks way better then the new Accord, Those taillights on the insight should be on the 2018 Accord

Any comments on cabin noise?

you forgot the mention that the Accord give a 60/40 split back seat!

The Accord Hybrid was not introduced a month ago. It began production in 2012.

I just hate the tail lights of the accord.

better MPG for insight, thats 1 point for insight.

The infotainment screen on the Imsight is below the ac vents; on the Accord it is above the vents and more in line with you vision through the front windshield. This means you are more distracted in the Insight which is a deal breaker for me. I’ve seen no reviews which mention this essential ergonomic difference.