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2005 Honda Insight - Specs

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Engine Specs
Powertrain Specs

Chassis Specs
Exterior Dimensions

Interior Dimensions
EPA Mileage




Dimensions and capacities are in inches unless otherwise specified.

Engine 5-speed MT CVT
Type: Aluminum-Alloy In-Line 3-Cylinder In-Line 3-Cylinder
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 / 91@2000
Compression Ratio 10.8:1 10.3:1
Valve Train : 12-Valve SOHC VTEC Standard Standard
Fuel System: Multi-Point Fuel Injection Lean Burn Standard
Ignition System : Direct System w/ Immobilizer Standard Standard
Emission Rating ULEV SULEV-2
Idle Stop Feature Standard Standard
Tune-Up Interval 105,000-Miles 105,000-Miles
* California Air Resources Board ULEV-certified in California and parts of the Northeast; LEV-rated in the rest of the country.

Electric Motor / Generator 5-speed MT CVT
Motor Type Permanent Magnet Permanent Magnet
Power Output 14 hp @ 3000 rpm 13 hp @ 2000 rpm
Motor Width (mm) 60 60

Electric Power Control Unit (PCU) 5-speed MT CVT
DC-DC Inverter Standard Standard

Electric Power Control Unit (PCU) 5-speed MT CVT
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

Powertrain 5-speed MT CVT
Type Front wheel drive Front wheel drive
   1st 3.451 2.441~0.407
   2nd 1.750
   3rd 1.096
   4th 0.857
   5th 0.710
   Reverse 3.231 4.359~3.214
Final Drive Ratio 3.21 5.69

Body / Suspension Chassis 5-speed MT CVT
Body Type Rigid Aluminum-Body Construction Rigid Aluminum-Body Construction
Suspension Front MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut
Rear Torsion-Beam Torsion-Beam
Front Stabilizer Bar (mm.) 17.3 17.3
Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering (EPS)
Standard Standard
Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft.) 31.4 31.4
Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc / Rear Drum Brakes (in., front/rear) 9.1/7.1 9.1/7.1
4-Wheel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) Standard Standard
Wheels 14" Lightweight Alloy 14" Lightweight Alloy
Tires : Low-Rolling-Resistance All-Season
P165/65 R14 78S P165/65 R14 78S

Exterior Dimensions 5-speed MT CVT
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 56.5 56.5
Rear 52.2 52.2
Curb Weight (lbs.) 1850/1881* 1,975
* Without/with climate control

Interior Dimensions 5-speed MT CVT
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

EPA Mileage Estimates 5-speed MT CVT
5-Speed Manual (City / Highway) 60 / 66 57 / 56
Fuel (gal.) 10.6 10.6
Fuel Required Unleaded Regular Unleaded Regular
Mileage figure for comparison purposes only. Your mileage may vary.