The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) vs. Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 27,500

€ 20,500

€ 27,500
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 TSI is 11.7 cm shorter, 11.3 cm wider and 6.1 cm taller than the Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
1486
1808
2021
1425
1695
1895
1808 mm
Width
1695 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1895 mm
1486 mm
Height
1425 mm
2537
4278
2545
4395
4278 mm
Length
4395 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2545 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
1439 kg
Kerb Weight
1276 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1650 kg

Weight Difference:
163 kg
11.33 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
16
Generation
ZE2
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CPL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1339 CC
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
97 bhp
at 5800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 bhp
97 bhp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
121 NM
at 4500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
280 NM
121 NM
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
139 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
172 m
0.000 sec

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
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7.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.15 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
7.3 kg/bhp
13.15 kg/bhp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
37 mpg
69 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
27 mpg
city
66 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 L
444 mi
Range
606 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
444 mi
606 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Environmental Impact
145.8 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 TSI
145.8 kWh
77.7 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
96 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
411 kg
Maximum Payload
374 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
408 L









905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1017 L