Upon looking further into the insight vs the prius, I think i'd get better tank averages in the insight, because i'd do better in the city. And like as not, i still spend a lot of time in the city.
The prius is more money, but it's also more practical. It has 4 seats, and still a decent size trunk. The prius appears to have the potential for transaxle problems, and that trans axle is super expensive. I think the battery pack will last longer in the prius because they take extra care to ensure that the battery pack is never to high, never too low. Plus i think the prius would be quieter, and you can get it with cruise control.
It's all subjective though really. Either would do well.
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