The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)

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

ⓘ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 5.4 inches longer, 4.1 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
56.1
Blueprint Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12)
66.7
74.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (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
58.7 in
Blueprint Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12)
100.2
173
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
173 in
Length
167.6 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
2813 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.46 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)

General

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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 TSI BMT
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZC*
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
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
97 hp
123 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
89 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
113 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

564 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.76 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
29 lb/hp
22.76 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
53 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
51 mpg
city
38 mpg
56 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
565 mi
Range
609 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
565 mi
609 mi
VW Golf 1.4 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).
96.6 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
83.4 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
825 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft