Honda Insight 2009 vs Audi A3 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Honda Insight) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Audi A3) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 98 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | n/a NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
| Honda Insight engine produces 72 HP less power than Audi A3. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.6 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.2 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Honda Insight is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Insight consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that by driving the Honda Insight over 15,000 km in a year you can save 315 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Insight consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
| Honda Insight is 10 cm longer than the Audi A3, 7 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1104 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Audi A3 is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 5800 | |
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