The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 24,800

€ 20,500

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A3 1.6 TDI is 6.2 inches shorter, 3.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
55.9
70
77.4
56.1
66.7
74.6
70 in
Width
66.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.6 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
102.4
166.8
100.2
173
166.8 in
Length
173 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
100.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
2877 lb
Curb Weight
2813 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb

Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.22 %

General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
8V
Generation
ZE2
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CLHA
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 hp
97 hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
89 lb‑ft
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
121 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
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27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27.66 lb/hp
29 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
57 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
51 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
818 mi
Range
606 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
818 mi
606 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Environmental Impact
78.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
77.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
77.7 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
825 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft










31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.8 cu ft