Model Year | 2015 | 2011 | |
Model | BMW 2-Series | Honda Insight | |
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Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 100.4 in | 5.5 in |
Length | 174.7 in | 172.3 in | 2.4 in |
Width | 69.8 in | 66.7 in | 3.1 in |
Height | 55.8 in | 56.2 in | -0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3300 lb. | 2723 lb. | 577 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 10.6 gal. | 3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 38.4 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 52.7 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 51.6 in | -51.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 42.3 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 35.9 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 50.4 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 48.7 in | -48.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.0 in | 33.5 in | -0.5 in |
Total Legroom | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 75.8 in (over 2 rows) | -1.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.8 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | -2.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.8 ft3 | 31.5 ft3 | -17.7 ft3 |
2015 BMW 2-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The driving position feels natural. Buttons and dials are easily accessible, and everything's adjustable if you need to. After a few-hour drive down highway 1, I noticed that my back didn't hurt like it does on most other cars. The seats aren't that soft to the touch, and are quite supportive in cornering, but they are very well-sculpted. Who knew a congenital back defect could be so useful in car evaluation? see full BMW 2-Series review |
2011 Honda Insight Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
For my 6-3 height, I had plenty of leg room. see full Honda Insight review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
The seats are form fitting and feel like sports car seats with a lot of side support and back support. see full Honda Insight review |
2011 Honda Insight Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Rear seat is super uncomfortable to get in and out of if you are tall. see full Honda Insight review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
For tall people, its a no go. Did not like it one bit and had to think about this short fall if I ever wanted to carry friends. Luckly I normally drive alone see full Honda Insight review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
This is a glaring issue with the Insight. Leg room is for children and my head hits the roof and a little bit of the rear hatch. There is a warning sticker about making sure go watch the heads of your rear seat passengers when closing the hatch. see full Honda Insight review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Poor head room for tall people. see full Honda Insight review |