The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

€ 20,000
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12) Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
€ 32,200
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200

ⓘ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 4.4 inches longer, 3.7 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
56.1
Blueprint Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12)
66.7
74.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
66.7 in
Width
70.4 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 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 SCR DSG (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
173 in
Length
168.7 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
2813 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
417 lb
12.91 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

General

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
ZE2
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI SCR
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DSR*
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 4200 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
97 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
89 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
113 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

564 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
53 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
51 mpg
city
53 mpg
56 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
565 mi
Range
839 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
565 mi
839 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
76.1 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
83.4 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
825 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft