The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)

€ 20,000
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12) Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
€ 32,300
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
56.1
Blueprint Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12)
66.7
74.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION 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 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION 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 2.0 TDI BMT
2813 lb
Curb Weight
3303 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
489 lb
14.81 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)

General

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
ZE2
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DFG*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
97 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
89 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
113 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

564 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
29 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
53 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
city
40 mpg
56 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
565 mi
Range
712 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
565 mi
712 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 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).
98.8 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
83.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
825 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
28.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft