The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)

€ 20,500
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13) Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
€ 29,700
 VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

ⓘ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 1.5 eTSI.
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
56.1
Blueprint Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13)
66.7
74.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (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 1.5 eTSI DSG (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 1.5 eTSI
2813 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
229 lb
7.53 %
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)

General

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DFY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
97 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
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 Golf 1.5 eTSI

Performance

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

564 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI

▶ REPLAY
29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
29 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
57 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
55 mpg
city
40 mpg
59 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
606 mi
Range
675 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
606 mi
675 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
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).
87.2 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
77.7 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
825 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft