The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (03 - 05)
€ 20,000

€ 24,800

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid is 7.6 inches longer, 2.8 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56.1
66.7
74.6
55.9
69.5
77
66.7 in
Width
69.5 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
100.2
173
101.5
165.5
173 in
Length
165.5 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
2813 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
373 lb
11.71 %

General
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
ZE2
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BKD
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
97 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
89 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
29 lb/hp
23.09 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
53 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
51 mpg
city
32 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
600 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
565 mi
600 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
117.3 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
83.4 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
825 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









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