The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12) vs. BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07)
€ 20,000

€ 24,100

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 6.6 inches longer, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 118d DPF.
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
BMW 118d DPF
56.1
66.7
74.6
56.3
68.9
76.1
66.7 in
Width
68.9 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.1 in
Height
56.3 in
100.2
173
104.7
166.4
173 in
Length
166.4 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
BMW 118d DPF
2813 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.86 %

General
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
BMW 118d DPF
ZE2
Generation
E87
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 118d DPF
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
97 hp
120 hp
BMW 118d DPF
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
89 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
BMW 118d DPF
Performance
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
BMW 118d DPF
113 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 118d DPF
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29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.44 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
29 lb/hp
25.44 lb/hp
BMW 118d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
BMW 118d DPF
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
53 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 118d DPF
51 mpg
city
31 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
565 mi
Range
555 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
565 mi
555 mi
BMW 118d DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
83.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 118d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
BMW 118d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
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