The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 20,500
€ 20,100
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI.
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
2813 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.57 %
General
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
ZE2
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.9 TDI
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*BSW*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
97 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
89 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
29 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
57 mpg
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
55 mpg
city
35 mpg
59 mpg
highway
51 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
606 mi
Range
633 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
606 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 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).
111 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
77.7 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
825 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
28.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
