The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12) vs. BMW 116i (07 - 09)
€ 20,000
€ 21,700
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid is 6.1 inches longer, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
BMW 116i
56.1
66.7
74.6
55.9
68.8
76.1
66.7 in
Width
68.8 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
100.2
173
104.7
166.9
173 in
Length
166.9 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
BMW 116i
2813 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb
Weight Difference:
119 lb
4.06 %
General
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
BMW 116i
ZE2
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
BMW 116i
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
97 hp
120 hp
BMW 116i
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
89 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
BMW 116i
113 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
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29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.43 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
29 lb/hp
24.43 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
53 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 116i
51 mpg
city
31 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
565 mi
Range
568 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
565 mi
568 mi
BMW 116i
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).
109.9 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
83.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
BMW 116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
825 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
28.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
