The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
€ 20,500
€ 18,000
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000
ⓘ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 7.7 inches longer, 3.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4.
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4
56.1
66.7
74.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
66.7 in
Width
70.3 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.1 in
Height
58.3 in
100.2
173
101.5
165.3
173 in
Length
165.3 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4
2813 lb
Curb Weight
2683 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.62 %
General
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4
ZE2
Generation
1K
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 1.4
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGG*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
97 hp
79 hp
VW Golf 1.4
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
89 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4
Performance
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4
113 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4
▶ REPLAY
29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.96 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
29 lb/hp
33.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
57 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
55 mpg
city
28 mpg
59 mpg
highway
46 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
606 mi
Range
534 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
606 mi
534 mi
VW Golf 1.4
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).
121.2 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
77.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
825 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
28.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
