The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 20,500
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13) Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
€ 23,600
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600

ⓘ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 1.6 BlueTDI.
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
56.1
Blueprint Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13)
66.7
74.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
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 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
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 1.6 BlueTDI
2813 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
90 lb
3.1 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
ZE2
Generation
AU
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 BlueTDI
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DBK*
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
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
97 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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 BlueTDI

Performance

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

564 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
29 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
57 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
55 mpg
city
52 mpg
59 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
606 mi
Range
797 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
606 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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).
80.3 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
77.7 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
825 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft