The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)
€ 20,500

€ 26,300

€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 5.6 inches longer, 3.4 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Volvo C30 D5.
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Volvo C30 D5
56.1
66.7
74.6
57
70.2
80.3
66.7 in
Width
70.2 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.1 in
Height
57 in
100.2
173
103.9
167.4
173 in
Length
167.4 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Volvo C30 D5
2813 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
417 lb
12.91 %

General
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Volvo C30 D5
ZE2
Generation
M
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 manual transmission
Engine
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Volvo C30 D5
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
D5244T8
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
97 hp
178 hp
Volvo C30 D5
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
89 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D5
Performance
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Volvo C30 D5
113 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo C30 D5
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29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.15 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
29 lb/hp
18.15 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
57 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
55 mpg
city
28 mpg
59 mpg
highway
47 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
606 mi
Range
601 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
606 mi
601 mi
Volvo C30 D5
Environmental Impact
77.7 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).
127.6 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
77.7 kWh
127.6 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Volvo C30 D5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
825 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








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