The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13) vs. BMW 118i (19 - ..)
€ 20,500

€ 28,200

€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘ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 3 inches longer, 4.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 118i.
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
BMW 118i
56.1
66.7
74.6
56.5
70.8
81.9
66.7 in
Width
70.8 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
56.1 in
Height
56.5 in
100.2
173
105.1
170
173 in
Length
170 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
BMW 118i
2813 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb

Weight Difference:
196 lb
6.51 %

General
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
BMW 118i
ZE2
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
BMW 118i
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4600 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
97 hp
138 hp
BMW 118i
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
89 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
BMW 118i
113 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 118i
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29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
29 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
57 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 118i
55 mpg
city
34 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
606 mi
Range
492 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
606 mi
492 mi
BMW 118i
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).
100.4 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
77.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
BMW 118i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
825 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








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