The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 20,500
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13) Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
€ 42,400
 VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400

ⓘ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 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf R
56.1
Blueprint Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13)
66.7
74.6
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R 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
57.9 in
Blueprint Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13)
100.2
173
Blueprint VW Golf R 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 R
2813 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
483 lb
14.65 %
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

General

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf R
ZE2
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf R
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CJX*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
97 hp
296 hp
VW Golf R
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
89 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf R
113 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

564 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
57 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
55 mpg
city
27 mpg
59 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
606 mi
Range
482 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
606 mi
482 mi
VW Golf R
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).
134.5 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
77.7 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
825 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
28.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft