The Honda EU 20i (2001-2018) has 2 kVA nominal output, 2.3 kW engine power, and 46.3 lb (21 kg) listed weight.
Honda EU 20i at a glance
Where this model sits in the Honda generator lineup
Each marker shows the model’s percentile within the usable Honda gasoline-generator data.
Low — dataset median: 4.15 kVA; comparison uses 48 Honda models.
Low — dataset median: 165.3 lb (75 kg); comparison uses 48 Honda models.
Low — dataset median: 6 kW; comparison uses 45 Honda models.
This model vs the Honda median
Output
2 kVA
4.15 kVA
Weight
46.3 lb (21 kg)
165.3 lb (75 kg)
Engine power
2.3 kW
6 kW
What the raw specs tell you
These are calculations from the listed specifications, not additional manufacturer ratings.
Floor footprint
1.6 sq ft (0.15 m²) from listed length × width. That is a notably compact footprint for the Honda range.
Weight per kVA
10.5 kg of listed weight per rated kVA. This represents very strong output for its listed weight.
Engine power / rated output
1.15 kW of listed engine power per kVA of nominal generator output. This is a simple specification ratio, not an electrical efficiency rating.
Listed production span
18 years based on the supplied 2001-2018 range — a very long listed production run.
Honda EU 20i dimensions
Length20.1 in (0.51 m)13th percentile of Honda dataset
Width11.4 in (0.29 m)11th percentile of Honda dataset
Height16.7 in (0.425 m)15th percentile of Honda dataset
Electrical specifications
| Nominal output |
2 KVA1.6 KVA2.2 KVA1.9 KVA
|
|---|---|
| Nominal voltage |
230 V220 V
|
| Nominal current |
8.7 A7 A9.1 A8.26 A
|
Honda EU 20i engine specifications
| Engine manufacturer | Honda |
|---|---|
| Engine type | GX100 |
| Engine power | 2.3 kW |
Features and protection
No
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
Honda EU 20i full specifications
| Years of manufacture | 2001-2018 |
|---|---|
| Model series | EU |
| Nominal output |
2 KVA1.6 KVA2.2 KVA1.9 KVA
|
| Nominal current |
8.7 A7 A9.1 A8.26 A
|
| Nominal voltage |
230 V220 V
|
| Weight |
21 kg32 kg44 kg35 kg36 kg
|
| Transport length | 0.51 m |
| Transport width | 0.29 m |
| Transport height | 0.425 m |
| Engine manufacturer | Honda |
| Engine type | GX100 |
| Engine power | 2.3 kW |
| Electric starter | No |
| Automatic oil deficiency shutoff | Yes |
| Earth leakage monitor | No |
| Ground fault circuit interrupter | No |
| Thermo magnetic switch | No |
| Silenced | Yes |
Honda EU 20i FAQ
These answers change with the model’s actual figures and its position within the Honda dataset.
Is the Honda EU 20i a high-output generator?
At 2 kVA, it sits near the lower end of the Honda gasoline-generator output data (9th percentile). It is therefore a relatively small-output model within this Honda set rather than a high-capacity one.
Is the Honda EU 20i easy to move?
Relatively speaking, yes. At 46.3 lb (21 kg), its listed weight is low for a generator, although shape, handles and whether one or two people are moving it still matter. Within this Honda dataset it sits at the 5th percentile for weight.
Is the Honda EU 20i compact for a generator?
Its simple length × width footprint is about 1.6 sq ft (0.15 m²), which is one of the more compact footprints in the usable Honda data. That figure is only the machine’s rectangular footprint; operating clearance and ventilation space are additional.
Does the Honda EU 20i have a good power-to-weight ratio?
It works out to about 10.5 kg per rated kVA. Compared with the other Honda models that have both figures available, that represents excellent relative output for its listed weight. This is only a weight/output comparison, not a fuel-efficiency or electrical-efficiency measurement.
Does the Honda EU 20i have electric start?
No electric starter is listed. That means you should not assume push-button starting from these specifications; check the exact market/version if starting method matters.
Is the Honda EU 20i a quiet or silenced generator?
The supplied equipment data marks the model as silenced. That suggests noise-reduction treatment is part of the configuration, but no dB rating is provided here, so the specs do not support a precise loudness claim.
Does the Honda EU 20i have low-oil protection?
Yes. Automatic oil-deficiency shutdown is listed, adding protection against continued operation when oil level is too low.