Chart of 2002 Insight Specifications
| . | 5-speed MT | CVT |
| GASOLINE ENGINE | . | . |
| Type: Aluminum-Alloy In-Line 3-Cylinder | x | x |
| Displacement (cc) | 995 | 995 |
| Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net / with IMA) | 67 @ 5700 / 73 @ 5700 | 67 @ 5700 / 73 @ 5700 |
| Torque (lb.-ft.@rpm / with IMA) | 66 @ 4800 / 91 @ 2000 | 66 @ 4800 / 79 @ 1500 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Valve Train : SOHC 12-Valve | VTEC E Lean-Burn | VTEC E Lean-Burn |
| Fuel System: Multi-Point Fuel Injection | x | x |
| Ignition System : Electronic w/ Immobilizer | x | x |
| Emission Rating | ULEV* | SULEV* |
| Idle Stop Feature | x | x |
| 105,000-Mile Tune-Up Interval | x | x |
| . | . | .. |
| ELECTRIC MOTOR / GENERATOR | . | . |
| Motor Type | Permanent Magnet | Permanent Magnet |
| Power Output | 10 kw @ 3000 rpm | 10 kw @ 3000 rpm |
| Motor Width (mm) | 60 | 60 |
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| ELECTRIC POWER CONTROL UNIT (PCU) | . | . |
| DC-DC Converter | x | x |
| . | . | . |
| ELECTRIC POWER STORAGE | . | . |
| Battery Type | Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) | Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) |
| Output | 144V (120 Cells @ 1.2V) | 144V (120 Cells @ 1.2V) |
| Rated Capacity | 6.5 AH | 6.5 AH |
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| DRIVE TRAIN | . | . |
| Type : Front-Wheel Drive | x | x |
| Final Drive Ratio | 3.21 | 5.70 |
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| BODY / SUSPENSION / CHASSIS | . | . |
| Body Type: Aluminum Hybrid | x | x |
| Front Suspension: MacPherson Strut | x | x |
| Rear Suspension: Twist Beam | x | x |
| Front Stabilizer Bar (mm.) | 17.3 | 17.3 |
| Electric Power Steering (EPS) | Variable-Assist Rack-and-Pinion | Variable-Assist Rack-and-Pinion |
| Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft.) | 31.4 | 31.4 |
| Power-Assisted Front Disc / Rear Drum Brakes | x | x |
| 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | x | x |
| Wheels | 14" Alloy | 14" Alloy |
| Tires : All-Season | P165/65 R14 78S low-rolling resistance | P165/65 R14 78S low-rolling resistance |
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| EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS | . | . |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 94.5 | 94.5 |
| Length (in.) | 155.1 | 155.1 |
| Height (in.) | 53.3 | 53.3 |
| Width (in.) | 66.7 | 66.7 |
| Track (in., front / rear) | 56.5 / 52.2 | 56.5 / 52.2 |
| Curb Weight (lbs.) | 1847 / 1878 | 1967 |
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| INTERIOR DIMENSIONS | . | . |
| Headroom(in., front) | 38.8 | 38.8 |
| Legroom(in., front) | 42.9 | 42.9 |
| Shoulder Room (in., front) | 50.5 | 50.5 |
| Hiproom (in., front) | 48.7 | 48.7 |
| Cargo Volume (cu. ft) | 16.3 | 16.3 |
| Passenger Volume (cu. ft) | 47.4 | 47.4 |
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| EPA MILEAGE ESTIMATES | . | . |
| 5-Speed Manual (City / Highway) | 61 / 68 | 57/56 |
| Fuel (gal.) | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Fuel Required | Unleaded Regular | Unleaded Regular |
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| * California Air Resources Board ULEV-certified in California and parts of the Northeast; LEV-rated in the rest of the country. | ||
| + Mileage figure for comparison purposes only. Your mileage may vary. | ||