The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
€ 20,500

€ 24,500

€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI e.
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
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 1.9 TDI e
2813 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb

Weight Difference:
262 lb
8.52 %

General
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
97 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
89 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Performance
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
113 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
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29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
29 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
57 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
55 mpg
city
41 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
606 mi
Range
759 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
606 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
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).
92.5 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
77.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
825 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft










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