The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 20,500
€ 29,500
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 6.9 inches longer, 3.2 inches narrower and 8.7 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI.
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
56.1
66.7
74.6
64.8
69.9
76.6
66.7 in
Width
69.9 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.1 in
Height
64.8 in
100.2
173
101.5
166.2
173 in
Length
166.2 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
2813 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
505 lb
15.22 %
General
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW CrossGolf 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 CrossGolf 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 CrossGolf 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 CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
29 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
57 mpg
44 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
city
39 mpg
59 mpg
highway
48 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
606 mi
Range
645 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
606 mi
645 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
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).
109.1 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
77.7 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
825 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
28.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
