Suzuki SX4 vs. Honda Insight Review

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Suzuki SX4 packs quite a punch and will knock the Honda Insight down a few rungs. However, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their similar turning radii, the Suzuki SX4 and the Insight quite certainly handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Suzuki SX4 has a larger engine than the Honda Insight. Bear in mind that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. The Honda Insight could learn a lesson or two from the Suzuki SX4 as far as pickup. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Suzuki SX4 is tremendously more powerful than the Honda Insight.

Utility
The Suzuki SX4 and the Honda Insight can accommodate the same number of passengers.

Convenience
The Suzuki SX4's fuel tank will need to be replenished more often than the unit in the Honda.

Comfort
Taller drivers will considerably enjoy the extra head room in the Suzuki SX4's front cabin compared to the Honda Insight. The ampler interior dimensions of the Suzuki SX4 make it roomier for your passengers than the Honda Insight.

Dimensions
The Honda's tank is almost the same size as the SX4's, though the Suzuki SX4's is a bit bigger. The Suzuki and the Insight compete for the same parking spaces.

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 SX4. The Suzuki SX4 pales in comparison to the Insight with respect to fuel economy. In terms of MSRP, the Insight costs substantially more than the Suzuki SX4. The Insight will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the Suzuki SX4. The Suzuki SX4 will cost you a bundle in gasoline every year compared to the Honda Insight.

Warranty
The Honda Insight and the Suzuki SX4 have the same basic after-sale protection.