| ENGINEERING | Insight | Insight LX | Insight EX |
| Engine Type | In-Line 4-Cylinder | In-Line 4-Cylinder | In-Line 4-Cylinder |
| Engine Block/Cylinder Head | Aluminum-Alloy | Aluminum-Alloy | Aluminum-Alloy |
| Displacement (L/cc) | 1.3/1339 | 1.3/1339 | 1.3/1339 |
| Horsepower @ rpm (Combined: engine (SAE net) + electric motor) | 98 @ 5800 | 98 @ 5800 | 98 @ 5800 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 123 @ 1000-1700 | 123 @ 1000-1700 | 123 @ 1000-1700 |
| Redline (rpm) | 6200 | 6200 | 6200 |
| Bore and Stroke (mm) | 73 x 80 | 73 x 80 | 73 x 80 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.8 : 1 | 10.8 : 1 | 10.8 : 1 |
| Valve Train | 8-Valve SOHC i-VTEC® | 8-Valve SOHC i-VTEC® | 8-Valve SOHC i-VTEC® |
| Multi-Point Fuel Injection | • | • | • |
| Drive-by-Wire™ Throttle System | • | • | • |
| Front-Wheel Drive | • | • | • |
| Eco Assist™ System | • | • | • |
| CARB Emissions Rating | ULEV/AT-PZEV** | ULEV/AT-PZEV** | ULEV/AT-PZEV** |
| Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer | • | • | • |
| 100K +/- Miles No Scheduled Tune-Ups* | • | • | • |
| * Does not apply to fluid and filter changes. Will vary with driving conditions. Please see your Honda dealer for details. ** ULEV-2 rated by California Air Resources Board (CARB). AT-PZEV (Advanced Technology Partial Zero-Emission Vehicle) models as certified by California Air Resources Board (CARB) and states that have adopted California Zero-Emission Vehicle regulations. | |||
| ELECTRIC MOTOR / GENERATOR | Insight | Insight LX | Insight EX |
| DC Brushless Motor (Permanent Magnet AC Synchronous) | • | • | • |
| Power (hp @ rpm) | 13 @ 1500 | 13 @ 1500 | 13 @ 1500 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 58 @ 1000 | 58 @ 1000 | 58 @ 1000 |
| ELECTRIC POWER STORAGE | Insight | Insight LX | Insight EX |
| Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) Battery | • | • | • |
| Output (Volts) | 100.8 | 100.8 | 100.8 |
| Rated Capacity | 5.75 Ah | 5.75 Ah | 5.75 Ah |
| TRANSMISSION | Insight | Insight LX | Insight EX |
| Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | • | • | with Paddle Shifters |
| Gear Ratios: 3.172~0.529, Reverse: 4.511~1.693, Final Drive: 4.20 | |||
| BODY/SUSPENSION/CHASSIS | Insight | Insight LX | Insight EX |
| Unit-Body Construction | • | • | • |
| MacPherson Strut Front Suspension | • | • | • |
| Torsion-Beam Rear Suspension | • | • | • |
| Stabilizer Bar (mm, front) | 18.0 | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering (EPS) | • | • | • |
| Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock | 3.29 | 3.29 | 3.29 |
| Steering Ratio | 16.8 | 16.8 | 16.8 |
| Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft) | 36.1 | 36.1 | 36.1 |
| Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes (in, front/rear) | 10.3 / 7.9 | 10.3 / 7.9 | 10.3 / 7.9 |
| Wheels | 15" with Full Covers | 15" with Full Covers | 15" Alloy |
| All-Season Tires | 175 / 65 R15 84S | 175 / 65 R15 84S | 175 / 65 R15 84S |
| Compact Spare Tire | • | • | • |
| EXTERIOR MEASUREMENTS | Insight | Insight LX | Insight EX |
| Wheelbase (in) | 100.4 | 100.4 | 100.4 |
| Length (in) | 172.3 | 172.3 | 172.3 |
| Height (in) | 56.2 | 56.2 | 56.2 |
| Width (in) | 66.7 | 66.7 | 66.7 |
| Track (in, front/rear) | 58.7 / 58.3 | 58.7 / 58.3 | 58.7 / 58.3 |
| Curb Weight (lbs) | 2717 | 2727 | 2735 |
| Weight Distribution (%, front/rear) | 58 / 42 | 58 / 42 | 58 / 42 |
| INTERIOR MEASUREMENTS | Insight | Insight LX | Insight EX |
| Headroom (in, front/rear) | 38.4 / 35.9 | 38.4 / 35.9 | 38.4 / 35.9 |
| Legroom (in, front/rear) | 42.3 / 33.5 | 42.3 / 33.5 | 42.3 / 33.5 |
| Shoulder Room (in, front/rear) | 52.7 / 50.4 | 52.7 / 50.4 | 52.7 / 50.4 |
| Hiproom (in, front/rear) | 51.6 / 48.7 | 51.6 / 48.7 | 51.6 / 48.7 |
| Cargo Volume (cu ft, seat up/down) | 15.9 / 31.5 | 15.9 / 31.5 | 15.9 / 31.5 |
| Passenger Volume (cu ft) | 85.0 | 85.0 | 85.0 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| EPA MILEAGE ESTIMATES*/CAPACITIES | Insight | Insight LX | Insight EX |
| CVT (City/Highway/Combined) | 40 / 43 / 41 | 40 / 43 / 41 | 40 / 43 / 41 |
| Crankcase (qt) | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Coolant System (qt) | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Fuel (gal) | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Required Fuel | Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded |
| * Based on 2011 EPA mileage estimates. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle. | |||
| SAFETY | Insight | Insight LX | Insight EX |
| 3-Point Seat Belts with Front Seat Automatic Tensioning System | • | • | • |
| Driver's and Front Passenger's Seat Belt Reminder | • | • | • |
| Dual-Stage, Multiple-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS) | • | • | • |
| Front Side Airbags with Passenger-Side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) | • | • | • |
| Side Curtain Airbags | • | • | • |
| Driver's and Front Passenger's Active Head Restraints | • | • | • |
| Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure | • | • | • |
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | • | • | • |
| Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) | • | • | • |
| Brake Assist | • | • | • |
| Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control | • | • | • |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | • | • | • |
| Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | • | • | • |
| Side-Impact Door Beams | • | • | • |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH): Lower Anchors (2nd-Row Outboard), Tether Anchors (2nd-Row All) | • | • | • |
| Child-Proof Rear Door Locks | • | • | • |
| EXTERIOR FEATURES | Insight | Insight LX | Insight EX |
| Roof-Mounted Antenna | • | • | • |
| Security System with Remote Entry | Remote Entry only | • | • |
| Body-Colored Folding Power Side Mirrors | • | • | Heated with Integrated Turn Indicators |
| 2-Speed/Intermittent Windshield Wipers | • | • | Variable |
| Rear Window Wiper/Washer | • | • | • |
| Impact-Absorbing Body-Colored Bumpers | • | • | • |
| Projector-Beam Halogen Headlights with Blue-Tinted Chrome Bezels | • | • | • |
| Tinted Glass | • | • | • |
| Push-to-Release Fuel Filler Door | • | • | • |
| Body-Colored Door Handles | • | • | • |
| LED Brakelights | • | • | • |
| COMFORT & CONVENIENCE | Insight | Insight LX | Insight EX |
| Automatic Climate Control | • | • | • |
| Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with Voice Recognition | Available | ||
| Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® | with Navigation | ||
| Power Windows with Auto-Up/Down Driver's Window | • | • | • |
| Illuminated Window Switches | Driver's window only | Driver's window only | • |
| Power Door Locks | • | • | • |
| Cruise Control | • | • | |
| Steering Wheel-Mounted Paddle Shifters | • | ||
| Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column | • | • | • |
| Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted MID Controls | • | • | • |
| Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Audio and Cruise Controls | Cruise Control only | • | |
| Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Navigation and Phone Controls | with Navigation | ||
| Beverage Holders | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| Center Console with Armrest and Storage Compartment | • | • | |
| Door-Pocket Storage Bins, Front | • | • | • |
| Driver- and Passenger-Side Seatback Pockets | • | ||
| Driver's and Front Passenger's Vanity Mirrors | • | ||
| Map Lights | • | ||
| 12-Volt Power Outlet | • | • | • |
| Rear Window Defroster | • | • | • |
| Floor Mats | • | • | |
| Cargo Area Light | • | • | • |
| SEATING | Insight | Insight LX | Insight EX |
| Driver's Seat with Manual Height Adjustment | • | • | • |
| Adjustable Front Seat-Belt Anchors | • | • | • |
| Reclining Front Seatbacks | • | • | • |
| Adjustable Head Restraints | • | • | • |
| 60/40 Split Fold-Down Rear Seatback | • | • | • |
| AUDIO SYSTEM | Insight | Insight LX | Insight EX |
| 160-Watt AM/FM/CD Audio System | with 2 Speakers | with 4 Speakers | with 6 Speakers |
| Radio Data System (RDS) | • | • | without Navigation |
| MP3/Windows Media® Audio (WMA) Playback Capability | • | • | • |
| MP3/Auxiliary Input Jack | • | • | • |
| USB Audio Interface | • | • | |
| CD Text Display Capability | • | • | • |
| Digital Audio-Card Reader | with Navigation | ||
| Speed-Sensitive Volume Control (SVC) | • | • | • |
| INSTRUMENTATION | Insight | Insight LX | Insight EX |
| ABS Indicator | • | • | • |
| Airbag System Indicator | • | • | • |
| Blue Backlit Gauges | • | • | • |
| Brake System Indicator | • | • | • |
| Charging System Indicator | • | • | • |
| Coolant Temperature Indicators | • | • | • |
| Cruise Control Indicators | • | • | |
| Door/Trunk-Open Indicator | • | • | • |
| DRL Indicator | • | • | • |
| ECON Button | • | • | • |
| EPS Indicator | • | • | • |
| Fuel Level Indicator | • | • | • |
| Headlight-On Indicator | • | • | • |
| High-Beam Indicator | • | • | • |
| Idle-Stop Indicator | • | • | • |
| IMA Charge and Assist Indicator | • | • | • |
| IMA System Indicator | • | • | • |
| Immobilizer System Indicator | • | • | • |
| Low Tire-Pressure Indicator | • | • | • |
| Low-Fuel Indicator | • | • | • |
| Low-Oil Pressure Indicator | • | • | • |
| Maintenance Minder Indicator | • | • | • |
| Passenger-Side Side Airbag-Off Indicator | • | • | • |
| Seat Belt Reminder Indicator | • | • | • |
| Security System Indicator | • | • | |
| Tachometer | • | • | • |
| TPMS Indicator | • | • | • |
| Two-Tier Instrument Panel | • | • | • |
| VSA System and Off Indicators | • | • | • |
| Multi-Information Display (MID) | Insight | Insight LX | Insight EX |
| Average Fuel Economy Indicators (2) | • | • | • |
| Average Speed Indicator | • | • | • |
| Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® | with Navigation | ||
| Digital Fuel-Mileage Indicators | • | • | • |
| Digital Odometer and Digital Trip Meters (2) | • | • | • |
| Eco Guide/Eco Score | • | • | • |
| Elapsed Time Indicator | • | • | • |
| Exterior Temperature Indicator | • | • | • |
| IMA System Power Flow Indicator | • | • | • |
| Maintenance Minder™ System | • | • | • |
| Miles-to-Empty Indicator | • | • | • |