The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
€ 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 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 2.2 CD.
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
56.1
66.7
74.6
57.9
69.1
78.9
66.7 in
Width
69.1 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 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 2.2 CD
2813 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
417 lb
12.91 %

General
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
ZE2
Generation
BL
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 manual transmission
Engine
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
97 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
89 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
113 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
29 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
53 mpg
45 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
51 mpg
city
36 mpg
56 mpg
highway
53 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
657 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
565 mi
657 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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).
107 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
83.4 kWh
107 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
825 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft









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