The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 20,000

€ 27,500

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
2813 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
267 lb
8.67 %

General
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
ZE2
Generation
1K
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
97 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
89 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ 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
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
53 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
51 mpg
city
33 mpg
56 mpg
highway
52 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
633 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
565 mi
633 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
83.4 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
825 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









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