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 4.6 inches longer, 4.4 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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 2.0 TSI BMT
2813 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
317 lb
10.13 %

General
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUL*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
97 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
89 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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
564 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.43 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
29 lb/hp
14.43 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
53 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
51 mpg
city
27 mpg
56 mpg
highway
44 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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)
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
825 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft









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