Lets compare the two most popular models selling on the market right now. The Toyota Prius versus the Honda Insight:
| Car Name | Prius | Insight |
| Grade | L | G |
| Length (mm) | 4460 | 4390 |
| Width (mm) | 1745 | 1695 |
| Height (mm) | 1490 | 1425 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2700 | 2550 |
| Front tyre width (mm) | 1525 | 1490 |
| Rear tyre width (mm) | 1520 | 1475 |
| Length inside (mm) | 1905 | 1935 |
| Width inside (mm) | 1470 | 1430 |
| Height inside (mm) | 1225 | 1150 |
| Weight (kg) | 1310 | 1190 |
| U turn radius (m) | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Engine size (cc) | 1797 | 1339 |
| Power train | Straight 4 cylinder DOHC + motor | Straight 4 cylinder SOHC + motor |
| Engine power (kw(ps)/rpm) | 73 (99)/5200 | 65(88)/5800 |
| Torque ((N.m(kg-m)/rpm) | 142 (14.5) | 121 (12.3)/4500 |
| Fuel tank (L) | 45 | 40 |
| Electric motor output (kW(ps)) | 60 (82) | 10 (14)/1500 |
| Electric motor torque (N.m(kg-m)) | 207 (21.1) | 78 (8.0)/1000 |
| Battery type | Nickel-Metal Hydride | Nickel-Metal Hydride |
| Battery number | 28 | 7 |
| Battery output (after 3 hours of use Ah) | 6.5 | 5.75 |
| 10.15 mode kilometers per liter | 38 | 30 |
| JC08 mode kilometers per liter | 32.6 | 26 |
| Steering system | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Suspension (front) | Strut | Strut |
| Suspension (rear) | Torsion beam | Torsion beam |
| Brakes (front) | Ventilated disk | Disk |
| Brake (rear) | Disk | Drum |
| Tyre size | 185/65 R15 | 175/65 R15 |
| Wheel | 15X6J AW | steel wheel |
| Airbags | Driver and passenger and driver side and curtain | Driver and passenger |
| ABS | EBD ABS and brake assist | EBD ABS and brake assist |
| Slip control system | S-VSC | optional |
| Headlights | Projector Halogen | Projector Halogen |
| Door mirror | Side indicator lamps | not even an option |
| Navigation | Option | Option |
| Smart key system | Drivers side only | Option |
| Price | 2,050,000yen | 1,890,000yen |
