The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

€ 20,500
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13) Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
€ 22,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900

ⓘ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 TDI BlueMotion.
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
56.1
Blueprint Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13)
66.7
74.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
2813 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.85 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

General

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

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

Performance

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
113 mph
Maximum Speed
124 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 TDI BlueMotion

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
57 mpg
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
55 mpg
city
60 mpg
59 mpg
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
606 mi
Range
914 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
606 mi
914 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
70 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
77.7 kWh
70 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
825 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft