The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 20,000

€ 20,600

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 7.7 inches longer, 3.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
56.1
66.7
74.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
66.7 in
Width
70.3 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.1 in
Height
58.3 in
100.2
173
101.5
165.3
173 in
Length
165.3 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
2813 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.24 %

General
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
ZE2
Generation
1K
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 Golf 1.2 TSI
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
97 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
89 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.07 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
29 lb/hp
33.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
53 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
51 mpg
city
32 mpg
56 mpg
highway
48 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
589 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
565 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 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).
109.9 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
83.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
825 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









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