The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 26,100

€ 20,500

€ 26,100
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 considerably. The BMW 118i is 6.1 inches shorter, 2.1 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid.
BMW 118i
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
55.9
68.8
76.1
56.1
66.7
74.6
68.8 in
Width
66.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.6 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
104.7
166.9
100.2
173
166.9 in
Length
173 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
100.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
3009 lb
Curb Weight
2813 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb

Weight Difference:
196 lb
6.51 %

General
BMW 118i
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
E81
Generation
ZE2
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 118i
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 118i
141 hp
97 hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 118i
140 lb‑ft
89 lb‑ft
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Performance
BMW 118i
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
130 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
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21.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29 lb/hp
BMW 118i
21.34 lb/hp
29 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
57 mpg
BMW 118i
36 mpg
57 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
27 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
499 mi
Range
606 mi
BMW 118i
499 mi
606 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Environmental Impact
125 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 118i
125 kWh
77.7 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
825 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft









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