Honda Insight 2009 vs BMW 1 series 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 98 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | n/a NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
| Honda Insight engine produces 18 HP less power than BMW 1 series. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.6 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.2 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Honda Insight is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Insight consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series, which means that by driving the Honda Insight over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Insight consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Honda Insight) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 1 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
| BMW 1 sērija 2011 2.0 engine: The BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100 000 km. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car to replace ... More about BMW 1 sērija 2011 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
| Honda Insight is 7 cm longer than the BMW 1 series, 7 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1200 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`875 | |
| Safety: | |||
| BMW 1 series is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 8000 | |
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