The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (06 - 09) vs. Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 28,100

€ 20,500

€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500
ⓘ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 Volvo C30 D5 is 5.6 inches shorter, 3.4 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid.
Volvo C30 D5
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
57
70.2
80.3
56.1
66.7
74.6
70.2 in
Width
66.7 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.6 in
57 in
Height
56.1 in
103.9
167.4
100.2
173
167.4 in
Length
173 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
100.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D5
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
3263 lb
Curb Weight
2813 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb

Weight Difference:
450 lb
13.79 %

General
Volvo C30 D5
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
M
Generation
ZE2
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Volvo C30 D5
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5244T8
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
97 hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
258 lb‑ft
89 lb‑ft
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Performance
Volvo C30 D5
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
137 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
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18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.33 lb/hp
29 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
34 mpg
57 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
25 mpg
city
55 mpg
44 mpg
highway
59 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
541 mi
Range
606 mi
Volvo C30 D5
541 mi
606 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
77.7 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
141.9 kWh
77.7 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
825 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft








26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.8 cu ft