The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
€ 20,500

€ 24,700

€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 19.1 cm longer, 6.4 cm narrower and 19.6 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
1425
1695
1895
1621
1759
1946
1695 mm
Width
1759 mm
1895 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1425 mm
Height
1621 mm
2545
4395
2578
4204
4395 mm
Length
4204 mm
2545 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
1276 kg
Kerb Weight
1506 kg
1650 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2050 kg

Weight Difference:
230 kg
15.27 %

General
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
ZE2
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
4-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBD*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1339 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
97 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
97 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
121 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
121 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
172 m
0.000 sec

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
13.15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.94 kg/bhp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
13.15 kg/bhp
13.94 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
69 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
66 mpg
city
40 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
60 mpg
40 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
606 mi
Range
621 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
606 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
77.7 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
96 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
374 kg
Maximum Payload
544 kg
408 L
Boot Capacity
395 L









1017 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L