Hybrid car is meant for better fuel economy, minimum consumption of natural resource. But among all, top two hybrid models are: Toyota Prius and Honda Insight.
MPG Display
Prius has energy monitors display, which show power flow from gas engine, electric motor and hybrid motor. It also displays energy recovered by regenerative braking, fuel consumption within the interval of 1- 5 seconds, fuel consumption history and average fuel consumption.
Honda insight also has power flow display and an eco drive bar. These monitor display how fuel economy is affected by driving. Eco assist display is the plus feature in Honda Insight. It lets driver to compete against best fuel economy.
Managing Music
Hybrid car interiors are ideal for audio environment. In Toyota Prius there is 4-CD changer, which can play MP3/WMV files on a disc. It also offers an aux-in jack for iPod/MP3 player integration and wireless Bluetooth audio streaming.
Where as in Honda Insight there is 6-CD changer. It also includes an aux-in jack, USB port, PC card reader and full iPod control using the device's standard USB cable.
Hands-Free and Voice Activation
Bluetooth for mobiles are the standard feature of a vehicle. In Prius phone pairing is easy and straightforward while Honda insight has some few problems. In Prius a phone call made easily by vocal commands. User has to say “Dial by name’ and then name of contact. But Insight doesn’t allow calling by voice from a phone address book.
Navigation
Prius navigational features provides help button, compass mode, a foot print map up to 75 feet in sub urban areas, pause route mode and XM NavTrafic. Whereas Honda Insight provides off-road tracking, calendar for reminder, route option preview.
Safety Options
Prius offers all safety measures of vehicle like driver's knee airbag and Brake Assist technology that provides maximum stopping power in a panic situation. It also includes radar sensor to sense the collision and to alert the driver by visual warning and buzzer sound.
Where as Honda Insight includes traction control, side curtain and front side airbags and front passengers’ active head restraints.
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MPG Display
Prius has energy monitors display, which show power flow from gas engine, electric motor and hybrid motor. It also displays energy recovered by regenerative braking, fuel consumption within the interval of 1- 5 seconds, fuel consumption history and average fuel consumption.
Honda insight also has power flow display and an eco drive bar. These monitor display how fuel economy is affected by driving. Eco assist display is the plus feature in Honda Insight. It lets driver to compete against best fuel economy.
Managing Music
Hybrid car interiors are ideal for audio environment. In Toyota Prius there is 4-CD changer, which can play MP3/WMV files on a disc. It also offers an aux-in jack for iPod/MP3 player integration and wireless Bluetooth audio streaming.
Where as in Honda Insight there is 6-CD changer. It also includes an aux-in jack, USB port, PC card reader and full iPod control using the device's standard USB cable.
Hands-Free and Voice Activation
Bluetooth for mobiles are the standard feature of a vehicle. In Prius phone pairing is easy and straightforward while Honda insight has some few problems. In Prius a phone call made easily by vocal commands. User has to say “Dial by name’ and then name of contact. But Insight doesn’t allow calling by voice from a phone address book.
Navigation
Prius navigational features provides help button, compass mode, a foot print map up to 75 feet in sub urban areas, pause route mode and XM NavTrafic. Whereas Honda Insight provides off-road tracking, calendar for reminder, route option preview.
Safety Options
Prius offers all safety measures of vehicle like driver's knee airbag and Brake Assist technology that provides maximum stopping power in a panic situation. It also includes radar sensor to sense the collision and to alert the driver by visual warning and buzzer sound.
Where as Honda Insight includes traction control, side curtain and front side airbags and front passengers’ active head restraints.
Related Links:
Clinton Township Dodge dealership
Los Angeles Hyundai
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