2012 Honda Insight vs. 2012 Mazda 3
To start off, both 2012 Honda Insight and 2012 Mazda 3 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mazda 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mazda 3 (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2012 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mazda 3 weights approximately 48 kg more than 2012 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Mazda 3 (183 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2012 Mazda 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Honda Insight | 2012 Mazda 3 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Insight | 3 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1300 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | CVT | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1252 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4376 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1755 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1427 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2639 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.3 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 5.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |