The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 20,000

€ 19,900

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid is 5.1 inches longer, 3.4 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Volvo C30 1.6.
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Volvo C30 1.6
56.1
66.7
74.6
57
70.2
80.3
66.7 in
Width
70.2 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.1 in
Height
57 in
100.2
173
103.9
168
173 in
Length
168 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Volvo C30 1.6
2813 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb

Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.76 %

General
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Volvo C30 1.6
ZE2
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Volvo C30 1.6
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
B4164S3
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
97 hp
99 hp
Volvo C30 1.6
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
89 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6
Performance
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Volvo C30 1.6
113 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6
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29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.15 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
29 lb/hp
30.15 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Volvo C30 1.6
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
53 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
51 mpg
city
25 mpg
56 mpg
highway
41 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
488 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
565 mi
488 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
Environmental Impact
83.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
132.6 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
83.4 kWh
132.6 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Volvo C30 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
825 lb
Maximum Payload
763 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








28.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft