2012 Honda Insight PZEV vs. 2012 Honda Insight LX PZEV

To start off, both 2012 Honda Insight PZEV and 2012 Honda Insight LX PZEV were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2012 Honda Insight PZEV and 2012 Honda Insight LX PZEV are equipped with a 1,300 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 98 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Insight LX PZEV weights approximately 4 kg more than 2012 Honda Insight PZEV.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, both vehicles can yield 167 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Honda Insight PZEV 2012 Honda Insight LX PZEV
Make Honda Honda
Model Insight Insight
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Hatchback Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1300 cc 1300 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 98 HP 98 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 167 Nm 167 Nm
Torque RPM 1000 RPM 1000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline / Electric Hybrid Gasoline / Electric Hybrid
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type CVT CVT
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1246 kg 1250 kg
Vehicle Length 4376 mm 4376 mm
Vehicle Width 1694 mm 1694 mm
Vehicle Height 1427 mm 1427 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2550 mm
Fuel Consumption 5.3 L/100km 5.3 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 5.7 L/100km 5.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 40 L 40 L


 

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