The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
€ 20,000
€ 21,900
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 7.5 inches longer, 2.5 inches narrower and 7.7 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6.
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6
56.1
66.7
74.6
63.8
69.3
76.6
66.7 in
Width
69.3 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.1 in
Height
63.8 in
100.2
173
101.5
165.5
173 in
Length
165.5 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6
2813 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
304 lb
9.75 %
General
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6
ZE2
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 1.6
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
97 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
89 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6
113 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
▶ REPLAY
29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
29 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
53 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
51 mpg
city
26 mpg
56 mpg
highway
43 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
503 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
565 mi
503 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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).
128.7 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
83.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
825 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
28.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
