The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
€ 20,500

€ 27,800

€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid is 4.1 inches longer, 2.8 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
56.1
66.7
74.6
56
69.5
78.5
66.7 in
Width
69.5 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56.1 in
Height
56 in
100.2
173
101.5
169
173 in
Length
169 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
2813 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb

Weight Difference:
472 lb
14.37 %

General
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
ZE2
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
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
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
97 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.79 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
29 lb/hp
20.79 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
57 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
55 mpg
city
24 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
606 mi
Range
504 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
606 mi
504 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
77.7 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).
140.2 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
77.7 kWh
140.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
825 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft









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