The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 20,500
€ 24,300
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 7.7 inches longer, 3.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
2813 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.55 %
General
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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
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
Performance
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.35 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
29 lb/hp
28.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
57 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
city
42 mpg
59 mpg
highway
56 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
606 mi
Range
727 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
606 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
77.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
825 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
28.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
