The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
€ 20,000

€ 29,600

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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 11.7 cm longer, 11.3 cm narrower and 6.1 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1425
1695
1895
1486
1808
2021
1695 mm
Width
1808 mm
1895 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1425 mm
Height
1486 mm
2545
4395
2537
4278
4395 mm
Length
4278 mm
2545 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1276 kg
Kerb Weight
1420 kg
1650 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg

Weight Difference:
144 kg
10.14 %

General
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
ZE2
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
4-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUL*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1339 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
97 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
97 bhp
217 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
121 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
121 NM
350 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
113 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
172 m
0.000 sec

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
13.15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.54 kg/bhp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
13.15 kg/bhp
6.54 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
64 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
61 mpg
city
32 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
40 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
565 mi
Range
518 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
565 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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).
125 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
83.4 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
101 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
374 kg
Maximum Payload
440 kg
408 L
Boot Capacity
310 L









1017 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L