The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 20,000

€ 24,100

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.0.
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Mazda 3 2.0
56.1
66.7
74.6
57.9
69.1
77
66.7 in
Width
69.1 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.1 in
Height
57.9 in
100.2
173
103.9
175.6
173 in
Length
175.6 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Mazda 3 2.0
2813 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb

Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.77 %

General
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Mazda 3 2.0
ZE2
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Mazda 3 2.0
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
97 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
89 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0
Performance
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Mazda 3 2.0
113 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 2.0
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29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
29 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
53 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
51 mpg
city
22 mpg
56 mpg
highway
41 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
450 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
565 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
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).
144 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
83.4 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Mazda 3 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
825 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft









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