The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
€ 20,500

€ 40,300

€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,300
ⓘ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 TCR OPF.
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
56.1
66.7
74.6
58.3
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
100.2
173
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 TCR OPF
2813 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
340 lb
10.78 %

General
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
ZE2
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 GTI TCR OPF
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DNU*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
97 hp
286 hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
89 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Performance
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
113 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
▶ REPLAY
29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.02 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
29 lb/hp
11.02 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
57 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
55 mpg
city
28 mpg
59 mpg
highway
41 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
606 mi
Range
464 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
606 mi
464 mi
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
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).
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).
127 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
77.7 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
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