2009 Honda Insight vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, both 2009 Honda Insight and 2009 Mercedes-Benz A were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Insight (87 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz A. (81 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz A weights approximately 50 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz A (180 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Insight. (121 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Insight | 2009 Mercedes-Benz A | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Insight | A |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 15 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1276 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 54 L |