The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13) vs. BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15)
€ 20,500

€ 25,400

€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition.
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
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 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
2813 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb

Weight Difference:
251 lb
8.19 %

General
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
ZE2
Generation
F21
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 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
97 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
89 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Performance
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
113 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
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29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
29 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
57 mpg
62 mpg
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
55 mpg
city
53 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
606 mi
Range
850 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
606 mi
850 mi
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Environmental Impact
77.7 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).
78.2 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
77.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
825 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft









28.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft