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2003 Honda Insight Specs

If numbers tell half the story, checking the 2003 Honda Insight specs is an easy first step useful for easily narrowing down your decisions. An once-over of the data we have here will tell you if a car is too big or small, too light or heavy, has the right balance between power and gas mileage, and so on and so forth.
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2003 Honda Insight Research

2003 Honda Insight

Resale Value:N/A
Transmissions: 5-Speed Manual; 0-Speed Continuously Variable
Drivetrains: Front Wheel Drive

2003 Honda Insight Specs

Performance & Efficiency Hide
995 cc 1 liters in-line 3 front engine with 72 mm bore, 81.5 mm stroke, 10.8 compression ratio, overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder
Unleaded fuel with additional electric
Fuel economy EPA highway (mpg): 68 and EPA city (mpg): 61
Multi-point injection fuel system
10.6 gallon main unleaded fuel tank
Power: 53 kW , 71 HP SAE @ 5,700 rpm; 91 ft lb , 123 Nm @ 2,000 rpm
Secondary power: maximum power (kw): 10, maximum power (hp): 13, maximum torque (ft lb): 36 and maximum torque (nm): 49
Handling, Ride & Braking Hide
Four-wheel ABS
Two disc brakes including two ventilated discs
Immobilizer
Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel
Strut front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs , beam rear suspension rigid with coil springs
Exterior & Aerodynamics Hide
Body color front and rear bumpers
Coefficient of drag: 0.25
Driver and passenger power body color door mirrors
External dimensions: overall length (inches): 155.1, overall width (inches): 66.7, overall height (inches): 53.3, wheelbase (inches): 94.5, front track (inches): 56.5, rear track (inches): 52.2 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 31.4
Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights
Heat reflective glass
Metallic paint , gloss paint , pearl paint
Fixed rear window with defogger and intermittent
Tinted glass on cabin
Weights: curb weight (lbs) 1,878
Windshield wipers with fixed intermittent wipe
Interior Hide
12v power outlet: front
Air conditioning with climate control
Roof antenna
Manufacturer's own audio system with AM/FM and cassette
Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
Cargo area light
Cargo capacity: all seats in place (cu ft): 16.3
Clock
Computer with average fuel consumption, instantaneous fuel consumption and range for remaining fuel
Full dashboard console , partial floor console with open storage box
Courtesy lights
Front seats cup holders fixed
Door ajar warning
Nickel metal hydride electric Power source with range 700 and charging time 0
Floor covering: carpet in load area
Driver and passenger front airbag
Bucket driver and passenger seat
3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
Lockable glove compartment
Two head restraints on front seats
Illuminated entry system
Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 38.8, front hip room (inches): 48.7, front leg room (inches): 42.9, front shoulder room (inches): 50.5 and interior volume (cu ft): 47.4
Low fuel level warning
Remote power locks
Power steering
Front power windows with one one-touch
Front reading lights
Rear view mirror
Remote fuel filler door release
Front seat back storage
Cloth seat upholstery with additional cloth
Seating: two seats
Service interval indicator
Two speaker(s)
Plastic multi-function steering wheel
Tachometer
Driver vanity mirror
Ventilation system with recirculation setting and micro filter
 
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