The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
€ 20,000
€ 23,100
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 5.5 inches longer, 4.1 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
56.1
66.7
74.6
58.7
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
100.2
173
103.1
167.5
173 in
Length
167.5 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
2813 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.32 %
General
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
ZE2
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DBK*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
97 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
89 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
113 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
29 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
53 mpg
74 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
51 mpg
city
62 mpg
56 mpg
highway
78 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
565 mi
Range
971 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
565 mi
971 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
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).
65.8 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
83.4 kWh
65.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
825 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
