Mazda 3 2011 vs Honda Insight 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 88 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 121 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 3 engine produces 17 HP more power than Honda Insight, whereas torque is 24 NM more than Honda Insight. Thanks to more power Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 4.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 5.0 l/100km | |
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The Honda Insight is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 3 consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Insight, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 3 could require 345 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 3 consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Insight. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | 125 mm (4.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 3 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Mazda 3 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mazda 3 is larger. Mazda 3 is 7 cm longer than the Honda Insight, 6 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 3 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 340 litres | 339 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1360 litres | 1017 litres | |
| Mazda 3 has 1 litres more trunk space than the Honda Insight. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 3 (by 343 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Honda Insight, which means Mazda 3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`770 | 1`650 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 5000 | |
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