2012 Honda Insight vs. 2012 BMW X1
To start off, both 2012 Honda Insight and 2012 BMW X1 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW X1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X1 (176 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2012 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X1 should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X1 weights approximately 319 kg more than 2012 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW X1 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Honda Insight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X1 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 BMW X1 (350 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Honda Insight | 2012 BMW X1 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | Insight | X1 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1300 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | CVT | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1246 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4376 mm | 4454 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1798 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1427 mm | 1545 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 5.3 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 5.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 61 L |
