The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12)

€ 26,300
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 20,000
 Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12) Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000

ⓘ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 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is 4.3 inches shorter, 5 inches wider and 3 inches taller than the Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
56.1
Blueprint Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12)
66.7
74.6
71.7 in
Width
66.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.6 in
59.1 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12)
100.2
173
168.7 in
Length
173 in
100 in
Wheelbase
100.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
3047 lb
Curb Weight
2813 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3638 lb
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
234 lb
7.68 %
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12)

General

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
16
Generation
ZE2
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
97 hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
89 lb‑ft
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid

Performance

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
110 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

564 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
29.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
29.3 lb/hp
29 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
45 mpg
53 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
39 mpg
city
51 mpg
50 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
657 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
657 mi
565 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
83.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
83.4 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
877 lb
Maximum Payload
825 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.8 cu ft