The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

€ 20,500
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13) Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
€ 36,900
 VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf GTE
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900

ⓘ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 4.9 inches longer, 4.1 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTE.
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf GTE
56.1
Blueprint Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13)
66.7
74.6
58
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 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 in
Blueprint Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13)
100.2
173
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
103.4
168.1
173 in
Length
168.1 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf GTE
2813 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
712 lb
20.2 %
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

General

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf GTE
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf GTE
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DGE*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
97 hp
201 hp
VW Golf GTE
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
89 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTE

Performance

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf GTE
113 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

564 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTE

▶ REPLAY
29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
29 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
157 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
57 mpg
157 mpg
VW Golf GTE
55 mpg
city
No data
59 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
606 mi
Range
1657 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
606 mi
1657 mi
VW Golf GTE
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).
28.5 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
77.7 kWh
28.5 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
825 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
28.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft