The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12) vs. BMW 120i Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 20,000
€ 33,300
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid is 2.6 inches longer, 2.8 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
BMW 120i
56.1
66.7
74.6
55.9
69.5
78.1
66.7 in
Width
69.5 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 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 120i
2813 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
384 lb
12.01 %
General
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
BMW 120i
ZE2
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-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 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
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
97 hp
181 hp
BMW 120i
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
89 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
BMW 120i
113 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
29 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
53 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 120i
51 mpg
city
34 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
565 mi
Range
587 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
565 mi
587 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).
104.1 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
83.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
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
