The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)
€ 20,500

€ 28,000

€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘ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 5.1 inches longer, 3.4 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Volvo C30 T5.
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Volvo C30 T5
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
168
173 in
Length
168 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Volvo C30 T5
2813 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
511 lb
15.37 %

General
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Volvo C30 T5
ZE2
Generation
M
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Volvo C30 T5
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B5254T7
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
97 hp
227 hp
Volvo C30 T5
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
89 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Volvo C30 T5
113 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo C30 T5
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29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.65 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
29 lb/hp
14.65 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
57 mpg
27 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
55 mpg
city
19 mpg
59 mpg
highway
37 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
606 mi
Range
443 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
606 mi
443 mi
Volvo C30 T5
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).
164.8 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
77.7 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Volvo C30 T5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
825 lb
Maximum Payload
776 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








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