The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 27,900

€ 20,500

€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 MPS is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.5 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid.
Mazda 3 MPS
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
57.5
69.7
77.6
56.1
66.7
74.6
69.7 in
Width
66.7 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.6 in
57.5 in
Height
56.1 in
103.9
177.6
100.2
173
177.6 in
Length
173 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
100.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 MPS
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2813 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb

Weight Difference:
406 lb
12.61 %

General
Mazda 3 MPS
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
BL
Generation
ZE2
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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 MPS
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
97 hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
89 lb‑ft
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
155 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
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12.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.57 lb/hp
29 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
57 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
18 mpg
city
55 mpg
31 mpg
highway
59 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
388 mi
Range
606 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
606 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
77.7 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
77.7 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 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