Porsche 911 vs Honda Insight Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Porsche 911 · Honda Insight
- Length174.6 in – 176.8 in
- Height51.0 in – 51.6 in
- Wheelbase92.5 in – 96.5 in
- Ground clearance3.8 in – 4.3 in
- Curb weight3,042 lb – 3,660 lb
- Width71.2 in – 72.9 in
- Honda Insight width66.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Insight is 3.4 in shorter (175.7 in vs 172.3 in)
- Width: Honda Insight is 5.4 in narrower (72.1 in vs 66.7 in)
- Height: Honda Insight is 4.9 in taller (51.3 in vs 56.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Insight has a 5.9 in longer wheelbase (94.5 in vs 100.4 in)
- Curb weight: Porsche 911 is 597 lb heavier (3,351 lb vs 2,755 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Porsche 911 is 597 lb heavier (3,351 lb vs 2,755 lb)
- Height: Honda Insight is 4.9 in taller (51.3 in vs 56.2 in)
- Width: Honda Insight is 5.4 in narrower (72.1 in vs 66.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Insight has a 5.9 in longer wheelbase (94.5 in vs 100.4 in)
- Length: Honda Insight is 3.4 in shorter (175.7 in vs 172.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Insight — Honda Insight is shorter by 3.4 in Check garage fit for Porsche 911 · garage fit for Honda Insight
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Insight — Honda Insight is narrower by 5.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Insight — Based on length × width (Honda Insight)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Porsche 911 | Honda Insight | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.7 in | 172.3 in | 3.4 in |
| Width | 72.1 in | 66.7 in | 5.4 in |
| Height | 51.3 in | 56.2 in | 4.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 94.5 in | 100.4 in | 5.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,351 lb | 2,755 lb | 597 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 174.6 in – 176.8 in).
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