The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
€ 20,000
€ 29,900
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid is 6.1 inches longer and 3.2 inches narrower.
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
56.1
66.7
74.6
56.1
70
77.4
66.7 in
Width
70 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.1 in
Height
56.1 in
100.2
173
102.4
167
173 in
Length
167 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
2813 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
119 lb
4.06 %
General
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
ZE2
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
DBKA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
97 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
89 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.15 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
29 lb/hp
27.15 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
53 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
51 mpg
city
53 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
565 mi
Range
797 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
565 mi
797 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
83.4 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).
80.3 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
83.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
825 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
28.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
