The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
€ 20,000
€ 35,000
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000
ⓘ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 inches longer, 4.1 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf GTI Performance
56.1
66.7
74.6
58.3
70.8
79.8
66.7 in
Width
70.8 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.1 in
Height
58.3 in
100.2
173
103.4
168
173 in
Length
168 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf GTI Performance
2813 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
306 lb
9.81 %
General
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf GTI Performance
ZE2
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 GTI Performance
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DLB*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
97 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
89 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf GTI Performance
113 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
▶ REPLAY
29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.89 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
29 lb/hp
12.89 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
53 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
51 mpg
city
29 mpg
56 mpg
highway
45 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
565 mi
Range
493 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
565 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
119.4 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
83.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
825 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
