The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 20,500
€ 18,700
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘ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 10.5 inches longer, an inch narrower and 2.9 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.6
56.1
66.7
74.6
59
67.8
74.7
66.7 in
Width
67.8 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
56.1 in
Height
59 in
100.2
173
99
162.6
173 in
Length
162.6 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.6
2813 lb
Curb Weight
2815 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %
General
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.6
ZE2
Generation
9C
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.6
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BFS*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
97 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
89 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.6
113 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.87 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
29 lb/hp
27.87 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
57 mpg
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
55 mpg
city
23 mpg
59 mpg
highway
40 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
606 mi
Range
455 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
606 mi
455 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
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).
142.1 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
77.7 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
825 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
28.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
