The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)

€ 20,000
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12) Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
€ 26,400
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400

ⓘ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 5 inches longer, 4.1 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
56.1
Blueprint Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12)
66.7
74.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
66.7 in
Width
70.8 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.1 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12)
100.2
173
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
173 in
Length
168 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
2813 lb
Curb Weight
2945 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.48 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)

General

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
ZE2
Generation
AU
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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CPW*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
97 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
89 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
113 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

564 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.27 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
29 lb/hp
27.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
53 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
51 mpg
city
36 mpg
56 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
565 mi
Range
586 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
565 mi
586 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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).
100.4 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
83.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
825 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
28.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft