The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)

€ 20,500
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13) Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
€ 26,300
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300

ⓘ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 5.4 inches longer, 4.1 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
56.1
Blueprint Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13)
66.7
74.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
66.7 in
Width
70.8 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 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 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
173 in
Length
167.6 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
2813 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.33 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)

General

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
ZE2
Generation
AU
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DPC*
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 TSI OPF ACT
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 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
113 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

564 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.66 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
29 lb/hp
19.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
57 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
55 mpg
city
35 mpg
59 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
606 mi
Range
598 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
606 mi
598 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
98.5 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
77.7 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
825 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft