Honda Insight second generation

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The Honda Insight second generation (2010–2014): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 23 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: ZE2, ZE3 · Sold in: United States, Canada, European Union, United Kingdom, and France

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Specification	Europe	North America	Wikipedia
Dimensions
Length	4,400 mm RDW	4,380 mm TC	–
Width	1,710 mm Traficom	1,690 mm TC	1,695 mm
Height	1,430 mm RDW	1,430 mm TC	1,425 mm
Wheelbase	2,550 mm RDW	2,560 mm TC	2,552 mm
Front track	1,480–1,485 mm ASTRA	1,500 mm TC	–
Rear track	1,470–1,475 mm ASTRA	1,480 mm TC	–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight	1,162–1,176 kg RDW	1,235 kg TC	1,237 kg
Mass in running order	1,262–1,276 kg RDW	–	–
Gross vehicle weight	1,650 kg RDW	–	–
Seats and space
Seats	5 RDW	–	–
Doors	4 RDW	–	–
Luggage space (EPA)	–	453 L EPA	–
Passenger space (EPA)	–	2,407 L EPA	–
Performance
Top speed	182 km/h RDW	–	182 km/h
Torque	121 Nm ASTRA	–	78–121 Nm

Tyre sizes (most common first): 185/55R16, 175/65R15, 185/60R15

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Traficom type approvals (Finland), Wikipedia (en, de), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at test	Pass rate	UK average	Tests
9–12 years	85.1% (84.4–85.8)	77.9%	10,362
13 years and older	81.5% (80.6–82.5)	69.2%	6,363

What the MOT finds

Area	This model	UK average, same ages
Tyres	30.1%	31.2%
Brakes	29.1%	30.8%
Lights and electrics	27.8%	21.8%
Suspension	21.6%	32.7%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)	9.2%	9.7%
Body, chassis and structure	7.2%	11.8%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

269 complaints for model years 2010–2014. 27 crashes · 2 fires · 17 injuries · 2 deaths

Airbags 107
Engine 76

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 23 versions of the Honda Insight second generation

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European Union 9 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and version	Engine	Power	Fuel	CO₂	EU registrations
2012–2015	1.3 L	65 kW (88 PS)	Hybrid	98–100 g/km	188
2011–2014	1.3 L	65 kW (88 PS)	Petrol	98–103 g/km	16,972
2013	1.3 L	–	Other fuel	101 g/km	60
2012	1.3 L	65 kW (88 PS)	Other fuel	–	158
2011–2012	1.3 L	65 kW (88 PS)	Electric	99–102 g/km	892
2010–2012	Electric motor	–	Electric	101–103 g/km	175
2012	–	–	Petrol	102 g/km	26
2010	1.3 L	–	Petrol	103 g/km	19,757
2010	1.3 L	–	Electric	103 g/km	1,555

United Kingdom 8 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2013–20141.3 IMA HE, HE-T	1.3 L	Hybrid	Automatic	4.1 L/100 km NEDC	96 g/km
2013–20141.3 IMA HS, HS-T, HX	1.3 L	Hybrid	Automatic	4.6 L/100 km NEDC	99 g/km
20121.3 IMA ES ES-T EX	1.3 L	Hybrid	Continuously variable (CVT)	4.6 L/100 km NEDC	105 g/km
20121.3 IMA SE SE-T	1.3 L	Hybrid	Continuously variable (CVT)	4.4 L/100 km NEDC	101 g/km
20121.3 IMA HE HE-T	1.3 L	Hybrid	Continuously variable (CVT)	4.1 L/100 km NEDC	96 g/km
20121.3 IMA HS HS-T HX	1.3 L	Hybrid	Continuously variable (CVT)	4.6 L/100 km NEDC	99 g/km
20101.3 IMA ES 5 door · 1.3 IMA ES-T 5 door	1.3 L	Hybrid	Continuously variable (CVT)	4.6 L/100 km NEDC	105 g/km
20101.3 IMA S 5 door · 1.3 IMA SE 5 door	1.3 L	Hybrid	Continuously variable (CVT)	4.4 L/100 km NEDC	101 g/km

France 4 versions

New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.

Years and version	Engine	Power	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2013–2014INSIGHT 1.3 i-VTEC Executive	–	65 kW (88 PS)	Hybrid	Continuously variable (CVT)	4.1–4.3 L/100 km NEDC	96–99 g/km
2013INSIGHT 1.3 i-VTEC Executive Navi	–	65 kW (88 PS)	Hybrid	Continuously variable (CVT)	4.3 L/100 km NEDC	99 g/km
2012INSIGHT 1.3 i-VTEC Executive	–	65 kW (88 PS)	Petrol	Continuously variable (CVT)	4.1 L/100 km NEDC	96 g/km
2012INSIGHT 1.3 i-VTEC Executive Navi	–	65 kW (88 PS)	Petrol	Continuously variable (CVT)	4.3 L/100 km NEDC	99 g/km

United States 1 version

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Drive	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2010–2014	1.3 L	Hybrid	Continuously variable (CVT)	Front-wheel drive	40–41 MPG (5.7–5.9 L/100 km) EPA	134–138 g/km

Canada 1 version

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2010–2013Compact	1.3 L	Petrol	Continuously variable (CVT)	5.5–5.9 L/100 km 5-cycle	127–136 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.