The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 20,000

€ 28,600

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
2813 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
260 lb
8.46 %

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
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-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
133 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.76 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
29 lb/hp
20.76 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
52 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
53 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
city
45 mpg
56 mpg
highway
57 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
565 mi
Range
690 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
565 mi
690 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).
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).
92.5 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
83.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
825 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








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