The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 20,500
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13) Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
€ 25,800
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800

ⓘ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 7.5 inches longer, 2.5 inches narrower and 7.7 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
56.1
Blueprint Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13)
66.7
74.6
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
66.7 in
Width
69.3 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.1 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13)
100.2
173
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
173 in
Length
165.5 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
2813 lb
Curb Weight
3170 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
357 lb
11.26 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
ZE2
Generation
1KP
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAX*
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
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
97 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
89 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

564 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.42 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
29 lb/hp
26.42 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
57 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
55 mpg
city
29 mpg
59 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
606 mi
Range
542 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
606 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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 Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
825 lb
Maximum Payload
1217 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
28.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft