The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13) vs. BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 20,500

€ 27,700

€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 6.1 inches longer, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
BMW 118d
56.1
66.7
74.6
55.9
68.8
76.1
66.7 in
Width
68.8 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
100.2
173
104.7
166.9
173 in
Length
166.9 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
BMW 118d
2813 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb

Weight Difference:
295 lb
9.49 %

General
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
BMW 118d
ZE2
Generation
E81
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
BMW 118d
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
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
97 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
89 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
BMW 118d
113 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 118d
▶ REPLAY
29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
29 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
57 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 118d
55 mpg
city
35 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
606 mi
Range
598 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
606 mi
598 mi
BMW 118d
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).
109.1 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
77.7 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
BMW 118d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
825 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft









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