The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics 5-door (15 - 17) vs. Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 27,600

€ 20,500

€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 116d ED is 2.6 inches shorter, 2.8 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid.
BMW 116d ED
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
55.6
69.5
78.1
56.1
66.7
74.6
69.5 in
Width
66.7 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.6 in
55.6 in
Height
56.1 in
105.9
170.4
100.2
173
170.4 in
Length
173 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
100.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116d ED
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2813 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb

Weight Difference:
262 lb
8.52 %

General
BMW 116d ED
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
F20
Generation
ZE2
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 116d ED
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 116d ED
114 hp
97 hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 116d ED
199 lb‑ft
89 lb‑ft
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Performance
BMW 116d ED
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
121 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d ED
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
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26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29 lb/hp
BMW 116d ED
26.97 lb/hp
29 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d ED
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
57 mpg
BMW 116d ED
69 mpg
57 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
60 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
950 mi
Range
606 mi
BMW 116d ED
950 mi
606 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Environmental Impact
70 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
77.7 kWh
BMW 116d ED
70 kWh
77.7 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d ED
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
825 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft









34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.8 cu ft