The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12) vs. BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics 5-door (15 - 17)
€ 20,000

€ 27,600

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid is 2.6 inches longer, 2.8 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 116d ED.
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
BMW 116d ED
56.1
66.7
74.6
55.6
69.5
78.1
66.7 in
Width
69.5 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.1 in
Height
55.6 in
100.2
173
105.9
170.4
173 in
Length
170.4 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
BMW 116d ED
2813 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb

Weight Difference:
262 lb
8.52 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

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

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d ED
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29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
29 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
BMW 116d ED
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
BMW 116d ED
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
53 mpg
69 mpg
BMW 116d ED
51 mpg
city
60 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
565 mi
Range
950 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
565 mi
950 mi
BMW 116d ED
Environmental Impact
83.4 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).
70 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
83.4 kWh
70 kWh
BMW 116d ED
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
BMW 116d ED
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
825 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft









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