The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)

€ 20,000
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12) Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
€ 26,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 2.0 TSI.
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
56.1
Blueprint Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12)
66.7
74.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
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
Blueprint Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12)
100.2
173
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
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 2.0 TSI
2813 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
311 lb
9.96 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)

General

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CPL*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
97 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
89 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

564 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.09 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
29 lb/hp
15.09 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
53 mpg
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
51 mpg
city
24 mpg
56 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
565 mi
Range
468 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
565 mi
468 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
138.2 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
83.4 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
825 lb
Maximum Payload
911 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
28.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft