The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 20,000
€ 22,100
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
2813 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.23 %
General
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
ZE2
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
97 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
89 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
29 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
53 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
51 mpg
city
43 mpg
56 mpg
highway
53 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
727 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
565 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
83.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
825 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
28.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
