The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (16 - 17) vs. Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 29,700

€ 20,000

€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 120i is 2.6 inches shorter, 2.8 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid.
BMW 120i
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
55.9
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
55.9 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 120i
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2813 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb

Weight Difference:
362 lb
11.4 %

General
BMW 120i
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
F21
Generation
ZE2
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 120i
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 120i
181 hp
97 hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 120i
214 lb‑ft
89 lb‑ft
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Performance
BMW 120i
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
143 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
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17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.54 lb/hp
29 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 120i
41 mpg
53 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
31 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
567 mi
Range
565 mi
BMW 120i
567 mi
565 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Environmental Impact
108 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).
83.4 kWh
BMW 120i
108 kWh
83.4 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
3
Doors
5
4
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