2006 Honda Insight vs. 2006 Mazda 3
To start off, both 2006 Honda Insight and 2006 Mazda 3 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mazda 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda 3 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2006 Honda Insight. (73 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Insight.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mazda 3 (187 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Insight. (107 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Insight | 2006 Mazda 3 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Insight | 3 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 999 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 107 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 3.7 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |