2012 Honda Insight EX
The 2012 Honda Insight EX is a 98-hp 1.3-liter inline-4 with a continuously variable transmission and front-wheel drive. It starts at $21,965 MSRP and is rated at 41 mpg combined.
It makes 98 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 123 lb-ft of torque, spinning to a 6,200 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 40 mpg city and 42 mpg highway (41 mpg combined).
The Insight measures 172.3 inches long on a 100.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,762 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $21,965 ($31,092 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $22,755 ($32,210 *) |
| Destination Charge | $790 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.3-liter SOHC 8-valve i-VTEC inline-4 with Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) hybrid system |
| Displacement | 1.3 L |
| Horsepower | 98 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
| Torque | 123 lb-ft @ 1000–1700 rpm (combined) rpm |
| Redline | 6,200 rpm |
| Valvetrain | 8-valve SOHC i-VTEC |
| Bore and Stroke | 73 x 80 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 |
| Injection Type | Multi-Point Fuel Injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) with paddle shifters |
| 1st Gear | 3.172 (33 mph **) |
| Reverse | 4.511 |
| Final Drive | 4.2 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 40 MPG |
| Highway | 42 MPG |
| Combined | 41 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 10.6 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion-Beam |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 18.0 mm |
| Turning Diameter | 36.1 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 10.3 in ventilated disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | 7.9 in drum |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15 in alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 15 in alloy |
| Tires Front | 185/60R15 84H all-season |
| Tires Rear | 185/60R15 84H all-season |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 172.3 in |
| Width | 66.7 in |
| Height | 56.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.4 in |
| Front Track | 58.3 in |
| Rear Track | 58 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,762 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 58% / 42% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.4 in |
| Headroom Rear | 36.4 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.3 in |
| Legroom Rear | 33 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 52.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 50.4 in |
| Hip Room Front | 51.6 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 48.7 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline