2009 Audi A8 vs. 2009 Honda Insight

To start off, both 2009 Audi A8 and 2009 Honda Insight were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A8 (444 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 357 more horse power than 2009 Honda Insight. (87 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A8 weights approximately 664 kg more than 2009 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2009 Audi A8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Insight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi A8 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Audi A8 (540 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 419 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Insight. (121 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Insight.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Audi A8 2009 Honda Insight
Make Audi Honda
Model A8 Insight
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Sedan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5204 cc 1339 cc
Engine Cylinders 10 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 444 HP 87 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 540 Nm 121 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84.5 mm 73 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92.8 mm 80 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 12.5:1 10.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline / Electric Hybrid
Top Speed 250 km/hour 182 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 5.1 seconds 12.5 seconds
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1940 kg 1276 kg
Vehicle Length 5070 mm 4400 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2550 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 15.8 L/100km 4.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 40 L