CarDirectory
Browse all
Honda Insight 1st Generation
Sedan · Phev · FWD
vs
Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Blue
Sedan · Hybrid · FWD
Honda Insight 1st Generation
Car A
Honda Insight 1st Generation
A compact, five-seat FWD model focused on reliability and efficiency, the Honda Insight 1st Generation suits city commuters and small families. It favors value and practicality over quick acceleration or premium aspirations.
5 seatsSedanPhev4-star safetyPlug-in hybrid
Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Blue
Car B
Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Blue
The Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Blue emphasizes efficiency and long-range usability for commuting and road trips. Its 4.5 L/100 km consumption and up to 1000 km range pair with five seats and a 402-liter trunk for everyday practicality.
5 seatsSedanHybrid5-star safety4.5 L/100km192 hpHybrid
Why compared cross brandperformance gapsame body typesame powertrainsame seats

Usage fit

Family 54 / 50
City 68 / 57
Budget / value 75 / 56
Road trip 31 / 63
Performance 31 / 31
Cargo 21 / 22
Practical 46 / 33
Premium 11 / 23
Winter 16 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = Honda Insight 1st Generation · Orange = Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Blue

Specs side-by-side

Spec Honda Insight 1st Generation Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Blue
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Honda Insight 1st Generation

  • Efficient for its class at 5.5 L/100 km, ideal for commuting
  • Five seats and a 380 L trunk support small-family use
  • Good value in its segment at a listed price of 19,000
  • Emphasis on reliability per model ranking signals

Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Blue

  • Excellent efficiency (4.5 L/100 km) for low running costs
  • Long 1000 km range minimizes fuel stops on road trips
  • Five seats and 402 liters of trunk space support daily needs
  • Priced at 24,000, offering good value in its segment

Verdict

Pick Honda Insight 1st Generation if…
Lower entry price
Honda Insight 1st Generation starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Blue if…
More power
Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Blue puts out 192 hp vs 98 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Related comparisons

Stay with Honda?
Honda Civic Hybrid
same body type
A strong alternative?
Toyota Corolla Hybrid
alternative pick
Step up a class?
Toyota Camry Hybrid LE
same body type
A strong alternative?
Toyota Corolla Hybrid
same body type
Something faster?
Nissan Altima Hybrid
better value
Stay with Honda?
Honda Civic Hybrid
same body type