Mazda Mazda3 Sedan vs. Honda Insight

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mazda Mazda3 Sedan and Honda Insight contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Mazda Mazda3 Sedan and the Honda Insight.

In comparing the Mazda Mazda3 Sedan's and the Honda Insight's specifications and ratings, the Mazda Mazda3 Sedan has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, overall quality score and base engine power. The Honda Insight has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Mazda Mazda3 Sedan's and the Honda Insight's specifications and ratings, the Honda Insight is a better car than the Mazda Mazda3 Sedan.

Pricing: A used 2022 Mazda Mazda3 Sedan ranges from $17,500 to $25,998 while a used 2022 Honda Insight is priced between $17,998 to $26,997.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Mazda Mazda3 Sedan loses 38.2 percent of its value and the Honda Insight loses 36.6 percent of its value. This means the Honda Insight retains 1.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Mazda Mazda3 Sedan.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Mazda Mazda3 Sedan is 8.8 out of 10 while the Honda Insight's quality rating is 8.2 out of 10. This results in the Mazda Mazda3 Sedan being ranked 3 out of 31 Best Small Cars and the Honda Insight being ranked 2 out of 11 Best Hybrid Small Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Mazda Mazda3 Sedan is 7.9 out of 10. For the Honda Insight the reliability rating is 8.0 out of 10. This gives the Honda Insight a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Mazda Mazda3 Sedan.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Mazda Mazda3 Sedan’s base engine makes 155 horsepower, and the Honda Insight base engine makes 151 horsepower. The Mazda3 Sedan is rated to deliver an average of 31 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 475 miles. The Insight is rated to deliver an average of 52 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 519 miles. This gives the Honda Insight the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Mazda Mazda3 Sedan. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Honda Insight, a hybrid compact car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Mazda Mazda3 Sedan, a compact car, has the advantage in the area of rear head room. The Mazda Mazda3 Sedan and Honda Insight are comparable in regards to front leg room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Mazda Mazda3 Sedan and the Honda Insight have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

20800

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)

24033

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)

15645 - 44090

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

25760

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

25451

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

23600 - 28770

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

21850

Price Range:

17500 - 25998

Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)

22919

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)

13050 - 39091

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

22748

Price Range:

17998 - 26997

Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

22301

Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

19271 - 25941

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

72

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

63133

# Good or Great Deals:

21

Mazda Mazda3 Sedan Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.8 / 10

Reliability:

7.9 / 10

Retained Value:

8.6 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

Honda Insight Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.2 / 10

Reliability:

8.0 / 10

Retained Value:

8.7 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mazda Mazda3 Sedan

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

12.3

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)

8.8

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)

5.8 - 13.2

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.152

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda Insight

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:

N/A

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:

N/A

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

1.5295849920092235

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

2.6

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

1.2 - 11.8

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

8.774360260745866

Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

2.4

Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

1.4 - 8.8

Mazda Mazda3 Sedan Rankings

Best Small Cars for the Money

1 / 21

Best Small Cars Under $25k

1 / 10

Best Family Small Cars

2 / 31

Most Reliable Small Cars Under $25k

2 / 10

Best Small Cars

3 / 31

Safest Small Cars

3 / 31

Best Small Cars for Teens

3 / 7

Most Reliable Small Cars

4 / 31

Most Affordable Small Cars

7 / 21

Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

8 / 31

Best Gas Mileage Small Cars

12 / 31

Small Cars with Best Resale Value

14 / 31

Small Cars with the Most Legroom

14 / 31

Most Comfortable Small Cars

23 / 31

Best Small Cars for Tall People

29 / 31

Honda Insight Rankings

Best Hybrid Small Cars

2 / 11

Best Hybrid Small Cars for Tall People

2 / 11

Hybrid Small Cars with the Most Legroom

2 / 11

Most Comfortable Hybrid Small Cars

2 / 11

Best Hybrid Small Cars Under $30k

2 / 6

Most Reliable Hybrid Small Cars Under $30k

2 / 6

Most Comfortable Hybrid Cars

4 / 22

Best Hybrid Cars Under $30k

4 / 9

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars Under $30k

4 / 9

Best Hybrid Cars

7 / 22

Best Hybrid Cars for Tall People

7 / 22

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars

7 / 22

Hybrid Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

7 / 11

Safest Hybrid Cars

8 / 22

Hybrid Small Cars with Best Resale Value

8 / 11

Hybrid Cars with Best Resale Value

9 / 22

Hybrid Cars with the Most Legroom

11 / 22

Hybrid Cars with the Most Horsepower

18 / 22

Available Body Styles

Hatchback, Sedan

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Hybrid

Mazda Mazda3 Sedan Trim Levels

2.0, 2.5 S, 2.5 Turbo, Carbon Edition, Preferred, Premium, Premium Plus, Select

Honda Insight Trim Levels

EX, Touring

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years / 36000 miles

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

155 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

150 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.052 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

151 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

197 foot-lbs @ 5000 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.050 hp per pound

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


28 / 36 / 31

Range (city/hwy):

370 / 475 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

1.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


55 / 49 / 52

Range (city/hwy):

583 / 519 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Android Auto:

Available

Apple CarPlay:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Parking Sensors:

Available

Satellite radio:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

Available

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.3 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

55.7 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.2 inches

Rear Leg Room:

35.1 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

53.5 inches

Cargo Space:

13.2 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

92.8 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.3 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.3 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

56.9 inches

Rear Head Room:

36.9 inches

Rear Leg Room:

37.4 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55 inches

Cargo Space:

15.1 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

97.6 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

2984 lbs

Width:

70.7 inches

Height:

56.9 inches

Length:

183.5 inches

Wheelbase:

107.3 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.5 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3000 lbs

Width:

71.6 inches

Height:

55.6 inches

Length:

183.6 inches

Wheelbase:

106.3 inches

Ground Clearance:

Not yet available

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

16.0 x 6.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P205/60R16

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

16.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

215/55R16

Exterior Colors

Black

Jet Black Mica

Blue

Deep Crystal Blue Mica

Gray

Not available

Red

Not available

Silver

Not available

White

Not available

Exterior Colors

Black

Crystal Black Pearl

Blue

Cosmic Blue Metallic

Gray

Modern Steel Metallic

Red

Radiant Red Metallic

Silver

Lunar Silver Metallic

White

Platinum White Pearl

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Beige

Not available

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Beige

Ivory

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