The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 20,000
€ 19,500
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘ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 4.6 inches longer, 4.4 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
56.1
66.7
74.6
58.5
71.2
79.6
66.7 in
Width
71.2 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.1 in
Height
58.5 in
100.2
173
99.9
168.4
173 in
Length
168.4 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
2813 lb
Curb Weight
2859 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.61 %
General
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
ZE2
Generation
16
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
97 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
89 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.49 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
29 lb/hp
27.49 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
53 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
51 mpg
city
33 mpg
56 mpg
highway
45 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
579 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
565 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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).
111.8 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
83.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
825 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
28.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
