The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 19,900

€ 20,000

€ 19,900
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 Golf 1.0 TSI is 4.4 inches shorter, 3.7 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
58.7
70.4
81.6
56.1
66.7
74.6
70.4 in
Width
66.7 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.6 in
58.7 in
Height
56.1 in
103.1
168.7
100.2
173
168.7 in
Length
173 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
100.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
2767 lb
Curb Weight
2813 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb

Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.64 %

General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
CD
Generation
ZE2
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DLA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
89 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
89 hp
97 hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
89 lb‑ft
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
117 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
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31.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
31.09 lb/hp
29 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
52 mpg
53 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
44 mpg
city
51 mpg
59 mpg
highway
56 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
621 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
621 mi
565 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Environmental Impact
85.3 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 Golf 1.0 TSI
85.3 kWh
83.4 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
825 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft








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