The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
€ 20,000

€ 27,000

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 D4.
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Volvo C30 D4
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 D4
2813 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
573 lb
16.92 %

General
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Volvo C30 D4
ZE2
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Volvo C30 D4
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
D5204T
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
97 hp
175 hp
Volvo C30 D4
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
89 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D4
Performance
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Volvo C30 D4
113 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo C30 D4
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29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.35 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
29 lb/hp
19.35 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
53 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
51 mpg
city
35 mpg
56 mpg
highway
56 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
565 mi
Range
731 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
565 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D4
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).
104.9 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
83.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Volvo C30 D4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
825 lb
Maximum Payload
802 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








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