Honda N-One: Which Version to Buy and Why
The Honda N-One choice comes down to engine output and drive system within its single generation, produced from November 2012 to November 2017 as a Mini 5-doors model. All four database entries share the exact version name 0.7 CVT, so they must be distinguished by power and drive: 58 hp FWD, 58 hp AWD, 64 hp FWD, and 64 hp AWD.
The Honda N-One choice comes down to engine output and drive system within its single generation, produced from November 2012 to November 2017 as a Mini 5-doors model. All four database entries share the exact version name 0.7 CVT, so they must be distinguished by power and drive: 58 hp FWD, 58 hp AWD, 64 hp FWD, and 64 hp AWD. The 58 hp versions prioritize lower kerb weight, while the turbocharged 64 hp versions provide 6 hp and 39 Nm more. FWD is the lighter choice with either engine; AWD adds 40 kg to the 58 hp version and 50 kg to the 64 hp version.
Honda N-One generations and versions
The 1 generation ran from November 2012 to November 2017 and used a Mini 5-doors body. It contains four versions: 0.7 CVT with 58 hp and FWD, 0.7 CVT with 58 hp and AWD, 0.7 CVT with 64 hp and FWD, and 0.7 CVT with 64 hp and AWD. Because the supplied catalogue contains one generation, there is no numerical basis for comparing changes between different N-One generations.
Honda N-One engine and specs comparison
Every 0.7 CVT has a 658 cc Gasoline engine mounted Front, transverse, with 3 Inline cylinders, 4 valves per cylinder, Distributed injection (multi-point), and a Variable gearbox. The bore and stroke are 64 × 68.2. The 58 hp engine has no boost listed and uses an 11.8 compression ratio; the 64 hp engine is Turbo and has a 9.2 compression ratio.
| Exact version | Power | Torque | Displacement | Fuel | Cylinders and layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 CVT — 58 hp FWD | 58 hp (43 kW) at 7300 rpm | 65 Nm at 4700 rpm | 658 cc | Gasoline, 95 | 3, Inline | not measured | Variable | FWD |
| 0.7 CVT — 58 hp AWD | 58 hp (43 kW) at 7300 rpm | 65 Nm at 4700 rpm | 658 cc | Gasoline, 95 | 3, Inline | not measured | Variable | AWD |
| 0.7 CVT — 64 hp FWD | 64 hp (47 kW) at 6000 rpm | 104 Nm at 2600 rpm | 658 cc | Gasoline, 95 | 3, Inline | Turbo | Variable | FWD |
| 0.7 CVT — 64 hp AWD | 64 hp (47 kW) at 6000 rpm | 104 Nm at 2600 rpm | 658 cc | Gasoline, 95 | 3, Inline | Turbo | Variable | AWD |
Calculated from the supplied figures, the 58 hp engine produces about 88.1 hp per litre, while the 64 hp Turbo engine produces about 97.3 hp per litre. The Turbo therefore adds about 9.1 hp per litre. More importantly, it raises torque from 65 Nm to 104 Nm, an increase of 39 Nm, or 60%.
The different engine speeds reinforce that comparison. Maximum power arrives at 7300 rpm in the 58 hp 0.7 CVT, but at 6000 rpm in the 64 hp Turbo 0.7 CVT. Peak torque arrives at 4700 rpm in the 58 hp version and 2600 rpm in the 64 hp Turbo version. These figures make the 64 hp specification the stronger numerical choice when engine output matters most.
Honda N-One performance and mpg
The 64 hp Turbo versions have the best recorded acceleration. Both the FWD and AWD 0.7 CVT with 64 hp accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 14 seconds. The 58 hp FWD 0.7 CVT takes 17 seconds, making the Turbo 3 seconds quicker. The 58 hp AWD 0.7 CVT takes 18.6 seconds, so the Turbo AWD version improves the recorded time by 4.6 seconds.
| Exact version | 0–100 km/h | Top speed | City consumption | Highway consumption | Combined consumption | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 CVT — 58 hp FWD | 17 s | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| 0.7 CVT — 58 hp AWD | 18.6 s | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| 0.7 CVT — 64 hp FWD | 14 s | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| 0.7 CVT — 64 hp AWD | 14 s | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured |
An mpg comparison cannot be made because city, highway, and combined fuel consumption are not measured for any version. Top speed and CO₂ output are also not measured. The supplied data therefore supports an acceleration comparison, but not a claim that one version is more economical.
Honda N-One dimensions, weight, and ground clearance
External length, width, and height are not measured in the supplied data. Gross weight and wheel sizes are also not measured for all four versions. The available dimensional and capacity figures are 150 mm of ground clearance and a 35-litre fuel tank, both shared across the range.
| Exact version | Kerb weight | Gross weight | Ground clearance | Fuel tank | Wheel sizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 CVT — 58 hp FWD | 850 kg | not measured | 150 mm | 35 L | not measured |
| 0.7 CVT — 58 hp AWD | 890 kg | not measured | 150 mm | 35 L | not measured |
| 0.7 CVT — 64 hp FWD | 870 kg | not measured | 150 mm | 35 L | not measured |
| 0.7 CVT — 64 hp AWD | 920 kg | not measured | 150 mm | 35 L | not measured |
The 58 hp FWD 0.7 CVT is the lightest at 850 kg. Adding AWD to that engine raises kerb weight to 890 kg. With the Turbo engine, the FWD version weighs 870 kg and the AWD version weighs 920 kg. Moving from 58 hp FWD to 64 hp FWD adds 20 kg; moving from 58 hp AWD to 64 hp AWD adds 30 kg.
Weight per horsepower separates the versions further. The 64 hp FWD 0.7 CVT has the best ratio at about 13.6 kg per hp. It is followed by the 64 hp AWD at about 14.4 kg per hp, the 58 hp FWD at about 14.7 kg per hp, and the 58 hp AWD at about 15.3 kg per hp. On the available numbers, the Turbo FWD combines the strongest power-to-weight result with the joint-fastest acceleration time.
All versions use Independent, spring front suspension and Dependent, spring rear suspension. Braking hardware is Disc at the front and Drum at the rear.
Honda N-One reliability and problems
Reliability ratings, fault records, repair costs, and documented problems are not measured in the supplied data. It would therefore be inaccurate to rank the 58 hp and 64 hp engines, the Variable gearbox, or the FWD and AWD systems for reliability. A purchase decision based on reliability requires information beyond this catalogue dataset.
Which Honda N-One version should you buy?
The 0.7 CVT — 64 hp FWD is the strongest all-round selection from the available specifications. It matches the fastest 0–100 km/h time of 14 seconds, has the best calculated weight-to-power ratio at about 13.6 kg per hp, and weighs 50 kg less than the 64 hp AWD version. Compared with the 58 hp FWD model, it adds 6 hp and 39 Nm while increasing kerb weight by only 20 kg, and it cuts 3 seconds from the 0–100 km/h time.
Choose the 0.7 CVT — 64 hp AWD when AWD is the required feature. It retains the 14-second acceleration figure and the full 104 Nm output, although its 920 kg kerb weight is the highest in the range. The extra 50 kg over the 64 hp FWD version does not change the recorded acceleration time.
The 0.7 CVT — 58 hp FWD is the choice for minimum kerb weight. At 850 kg, it is 20 kg lighter than the 64 hp FWD model and 70 kg lighter than the 64 hp AWD model. Its trade-off is clear in the supplied figures: 65 Nm rather than 104 Nm and a 17-second rather than 14-second 0–100 km/h time.
The 0.7 CVT — 58 hp AWD is harder to recommend on performance figures alone. It weighs 40 kg more than the 58 hp FWD model and takes 18.6 seconds rather than 17 seconds to reach 100 km/h. Against the 64 hp AWD version, it saves 30 kg but gives up 6 hp and 39 Nm, while its acceleration time is 4.6 seconds slower.
No price data is supplied, so the extra cost of Turbo or AWD cannot be calculated. On specifications alone, buy the 64 hp FWD 0.7 CVT for the best balance of output, acceleration, and weight; choose the 64 hp AWD 0.7 CVT when AWD takes priority; or choose the 58 hp FWD 0.7 CVT when the lowest kerb weight matters more than performance.