The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 25,100

€ 20,500

€ 25,100
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 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT is 4.2 inches shorter, 5.1 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
58.6
71.9
79.6
56.1
66.7
74.6
71.9 in
Width
66.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.6 in
58.6 in
Height
56.1 in
99.4
168.8
100.2
173
168.8 in
Length
173 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
100.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
3133 lb
Curb Weight
2813 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
10.21 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
97 hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
89 lb‑ft
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
126 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
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21.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.17 lb/hp
29 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
57 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
44 mpg
city
55 mpg
59 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
759 mi
Range
606 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
606 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
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
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
77.7 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
990 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