2011 Honda Insight vs. 2010 Audi A5
To start off, 2011 Honda Insight is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Audi A5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Audi A5 would be higher. At 3,197 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A5 (261 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2011 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi A5 weights approximately 523 kg more than 2011 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Honda Insight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi A5 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, 2010 Audi A5 (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2010 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Insight | 2010 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Honda | Audi |
| Model | Insight | A5 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1300 cc | 3197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1237 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4376 mm | 4623 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1427 mm | 1382 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 67 L |
