The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

€ 20,500
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13) Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
€ 22,600
 VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘ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 5.5 inches longer, 4.1 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
56.1
Blueprint Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13)
66.7
74.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
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 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
173 in
Length
167.5 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
2813 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.38 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

General

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DKR*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
97 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
89 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

564 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
29 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
57 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
55 mpg
city
44 mpg
59 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
606 mi
Range
706 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
606 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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).
83.4 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
77.7 kWh
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
825 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft