The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 22,100
€ 20,000
€ 22,100
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 1.6 TDI is 4.6 inches shorter, 4.4 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
58.5
71.2
79.6
56.1
66.7
74.6
71.2 in
Width
66.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.6 in
58.5 in
Height
56.1 in
99.9
168.4
100.2
173
168.4 in
Length
173 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
100.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2813 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.23 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
16
Generation
ZE2
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
97 hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
89 lb‑ft
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
111 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
29 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
53 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
43 mpg
city
51 mpg
53 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
727 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
565 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
83.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
83.4 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 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
