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2003 Honda Insight - Specs

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Honda Insight - Engine Specs
Honda Insight - Powertrain Specs

Honda Insight - Chassis Specs
Honda Insight - Exterior Dimensions

Honda Insight - Interior Dimensions
Honda Insight - EPA Mileage


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 : SOHC 12-Valve VTEC E Lean-Burn VTEC E Lean-Burn
Fuel System: Multi-Point Fuel Injection Standard Standard
Ignition System : Electronic w/ Immobilizer Standard Standard
Emission Rating ULEV* ULEV*
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 10 kw @ 3,000 rpm 10 kw @ 3,000 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
Final Drive Ratio 3.21 5.70

Body / Suspension Chassis 5-speed MT CVT
Body Type Aluminum Hybrid Aluminum Hybrid
Suspension Front MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut
Rear Twist Beam Twist Beam
Front Stabilizer Bar (mm.) 17.3 17.3
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Variable-Assist Rack-and-Pinion Variable-Assist Rack-and-Pinion
Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft.) 31.4 31.4
Power-Assisted Front Disc / Rear Drum Brakes Standard Standard
4-Wheel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) Standard Standard
Wheels 14" Alloy 14" Alloy
Tires : All-Season P165/65 R14 78S low-rolling resistance P165/65 R14 78S low-rolling resistance

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.) 1,847 / 1,878 1,967

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) 61 / 68 57 / 56
Fuel (gal.) 10.6 10.6
Fuel Required Unleaded Regular Unleaded Regular
Mileage figure for comparison purposes only. Your mileage may vary.

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