The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 20,500
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13) Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
€ 27,100
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100

ⓘ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 4.3 inches longer, 5 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56.1
Blueprint Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13)
66.7
74.6
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
66.7 in
Width
71.7 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.1 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13)
100.2
173
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
173 in
Length
168.7 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2813 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
406 lb
12.61 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
ZE2
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUU*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
97 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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 Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
113 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

564 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.81 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
29 lb/hp
29.81 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
57 mpg
53 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
55 mpg
city
47 mpg
59 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
606 mi
Range
777 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
606 mi
777 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
90.4 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
77.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
825 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
28.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft