The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)

€ 20,500
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13) Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
€ 19,900
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) VW Golf 1.0 TSI
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900

ⓘ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 4.4 inches longer, 3.7 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI.
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
56.1
Blueprint Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13)
66.7
74.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
66.7 in
Width
70.4 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
56.1 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13)
100.2
173
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
173 in
Length
168.7 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
2813 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.64 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)

General

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
ZE2
Generation
CD
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DLA*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 0 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
97 hp
89 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
89 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI

Performance

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

564 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.09 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
29 lb/hp
31.09 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
57 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
55 mpg
city
44 mpg
59 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
606 mi
Range
621 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
606 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
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).
85.3 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
77.7 kWh
85.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
825 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft