The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 20,500
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13) Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
€ 32,500
 VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

ⓘ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 inches longer, 4.1 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf GTI
56.1
Blueprint Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13)
66.7
74.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 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
58.3 in
Blueprint Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13)
100.2
173
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
173 in
Length
168 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf GTI
2813 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.85 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

General

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf GTI
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 GTI
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CXD*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
97 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
89 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf GTI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

564 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
57 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
55 mpg
city
29 mpg
59 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
606 mi
Range
493 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
606 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
119.4 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
77.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
825 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft