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2012 Honda Insight Base 4DR Hatchback

Base 4dr Hatchback

$18,500 MSRP
1.3L I-4 SOHC
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
11.5 sec

0-60 mph

18.4 sec

@ 75 mph

Horsepower • Torque
88 hp

Power

88 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
2,747 lbs

Front-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2012

Make:

Honda

Model:

Insight

Trim:

Base 4DR Hatchback

Style:

Base 4dr Hatchback

Base Price:

$18,500

Drive:

Front-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

2,747 lbs

Length:

172.3 in.

Width:

66.7 in.

Height:

56.2 in.

Wheelbase:

100.4 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.32

MPG:

41 city / 44 hwy

Fuel:

10.6 gal. / 456 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

88 hp @ 5,800 rpm

Torque:

88 ft-lbs @ 4,500 rpm

Engine:

1.3L I-4 SOHC

Displacement:

1.3 liters

Compression Ratio:

10.80 to 1

Valves:

8

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

6,600 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

11.5 sec

0-60 mph:

11.94 sec

0-100 mph (1ft):

43.23 sec

0-100 mph:

43.67 sec

Top Speed:

110 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

11.89 sec @ 60.1 mph

¼ mile:

18.44 sec @ 74.9 mph

½ mile:

29.24 sec @ 89.7 mph

1 mile:

47.81 sec @ 102.0 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P185/60TR15

Rear Tires:

P185/60TR15

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

2-speed Cvt

Final Drive:

4.2

Gear Ratios

1: 3.17

2: 0.53

R: 4.51

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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