The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 200 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
€ 20,000

€ 30,300

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid is 4.1 inches longer, 3.3 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes A 200 CDI.
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Mercedes A 200 CDI
56.1
66.7
74.6
56.4
70.1
79.6
66.7 in
Width
70.1 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.1 in
Height
56.4 in
100.2
173
106.3
169
173 in
Length
169 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Mercedes A 200 CDI
2813 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
439 lb
13.5 %

General
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Mercedes A 200 CDI
ZE2
Generation
W176
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
Mercedes A 200 CDI
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.901

2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3600 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
97 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
89 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Performance
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Mercedes A 200 CDI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
130 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

Mercedes A 200 CDI
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29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.27 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
29 lb/hp
24.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
53 mpg
57 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
51 mpg
city
49 mpg
56 mpg
highway
62 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
565 mi
Range
758 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
565 mi
758 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
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).
84.3 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
83.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Mercedes A 200 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
825 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft









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