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Dodge Challenger vs. Honda Insight Review

How the Dodge Challenger stacks up against the Honda Insight - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Dodge Challenger
Price Range: $22,220 - $41,230
2010 Honda Insight
Price Range: $19,800 - $21,300
Dodge Challenger vs. Honda Insight Review

Performance
With that kind of horsepower, the Challenger is a genuine speedster. Regarding horsepower, the Dodge Challenger packs quite a wallop and will knock the Honda Insight down a few rungs. However, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their similar turning radii, the Challenger and the Honda Insight most certainly handle almost the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Challenger's engine is tremendously more massive than the Honda Insight's. Keep in mind that bigger engines may use more gasoline than smaller ones. The Honda Insight could learn a lesson or two from the Challenger regarding pickup. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Dodge Challenger is tremendously more powerful than the Honda Insight.

Utility
The Challenger and the Insight can accommodate the same number of passengers.

Convenience
The Challenger's fuel tank will need to be replenished a little more often than the unit in the Honda Insight.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Challenger offers a bit more head room than the Honda Insight, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The Challenger is not particularly more spacious for your passengers than the Honda Insight.

Dimensions
The Dodge Challenger is tremendously heavier than the Honda Insight. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Challenger than the Insight because of its bigger tank. The Honda Insight fits in smaller parking spaces than the Dodge Challenger. The Honda Insight's shorter wheelbase may produce a less-settled highway ride but a sprier feel in daily traffic than the Dodge Challenger.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs about the same to get the Honda Insight to the dealership as the Dodge Challenger. The Honda Insight will save you money at the pump compared to the Dodge Challenger. With respect to gas mileage, the Insight bests the Challenger. With respect to MSRP, the Challenger costs tremendously more than the Honda Insight. The Dodge Challenger will cost you a lots_of_money in gasoline every year compared to the Insight.

Warranty
The Honda Insight and the Dodge have the same basic after-sale protection.

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