The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12) vs. BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 20,000
€ 27,300
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 120i.
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
BMW 120i
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 120i
2813 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb
Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.48 %
General
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
BMW 120i
ZE2
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
BMW 120i
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
2 L / 98 cu in
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
97 hp
148 hp
BMW 120i
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
89 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
BMW 120i
113 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
▶ REPLAY
29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
29 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
53 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 120i
51 mpg
city
21 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
565 mi
Range
393 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
565 mi
393 mi
BMW 120i
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).
149.7 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
83.4 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
BMW 120i
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
