The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13) vs. BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15)
€ 20,500
€ 32,600
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
BMW 120d
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
170.2
173 in
Length
170.2 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
BMW 120d
2813 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
494 lb
14.94 %
General
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
BMW 120d
ZE2
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
BMW 120d
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
97 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
89 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
BMW 120d
113 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
▶ REPLAY
29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
29 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
57 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d
55 mpg
city
41 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
606 mi
Range
687 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
606 mi
687 mi
BMW 120d
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).
96.7 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
77.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
BMW 120d
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
