The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) vs. Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 22,700

€ 20,000

€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
57.9
69.1
77
56.1
66.7
74.6
69.1 in
Width
66.7 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.6 in
57.9 in
Height
56.1 in
103.9
175.6
100.2
173
175.6 in
Length
173 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
100.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2813 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb

Weight Difference:
152 lb
5.13 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
149 hp
97 hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
89 lb‑ft
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
128 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
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19.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
19.9 lb/hp
29 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
53 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
25 mpg
city
51 mpg
44 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
503 mi
Range
565 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
503 mi
565 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
83.4 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
128.7 kWh
83.4 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
825 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft









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