The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 20,500
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13) Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
€ 18,400
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400

ⓘ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 4.6 inches longer, 4.4 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
56.1
Blueprint Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13)
66.7
74.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
66.7 in
Width
71.2 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.1 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13)
100.2
173
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
173 in
Length
168.4 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
2813 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
3.03 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
ZE2
Generation
16
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
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CYV*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
97 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
89 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
113 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

564 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.89 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
29 lb/hp
27.89 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
57 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
55 mpg
city
36 mpg
59 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
606 mi
Range
645 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
606 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
100.4 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
77.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
825 lb
Maximum Payload
979 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
28.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft