The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 20,000
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12) Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
€ 25,600
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 7.5 inches longer, 2.5 inches narrower and 7.7 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
56.1
Blueprint Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12)
66.7
74.6
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12)
100.2
173
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
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 TDI
2813 lb
Curb Weight
3234 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
421 lb
13.02 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
ZE2
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 1.6 TDI
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
97 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
89 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Performance

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

564 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.1 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
29 lb/hp
31.1 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
53 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
51 mpg
city
41 mpg
56 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
565 mi
Range
697 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
565 mi
697 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 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).
100.7 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
83.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
825 lb
Maximum Payload
1241 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
28.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft