The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)

€ 20,500
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13) Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
€ 22,500
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500

ⓘ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 7.7 inches longer, 3.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56.1
Blueprint Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13)
66.7
74.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13)
100.2
173
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
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 1.6 TDI BMT
2813 lb
Curb Weight
2906 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
93 lb
3.2 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)

General

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
ZE2
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
113 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

564 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
29 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
57 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
55 mpg
city
45 mpg
59 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
606 mi
Range
833 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
606 mi
833 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
84.3 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
77.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
825 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
28.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft