The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12) vs. BMW M140i Special Edition Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
€ 20,000

€ 48,500

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,500
ⓘ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 2.8 inches longer, 2.8 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW M140i.
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
BMW M140i
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
170.2
173 in
Length
170.2 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
BMW M140i
2813 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
604 lb
17.68 %

General
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
BMW M140i
ZE2
Generation
F20
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 M140i
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
97 hp
335 hp
BMW M140i
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
89 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW M140i
Performance
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
BMW M140i
113 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW M140i
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29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.2 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
29 lb/hp
10.2 lb/hp
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
53 mpg
32 mpg
BMW M140i
51 mpg
city
25 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
565 mi
Range
437 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
565 mi
437 mi
BMW M140i
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).
140.2 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
83.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
BMW M140i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
BMW M140i
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