The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12) vs. Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 18,000
€ 20,000
€ 18,000
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 1.4 is 7.7 inches shorter, 3.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid.
VW Golf 1.4
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
58.3
70.3
80.6
56.1
66.7
74.6
70.3 in
Width
66.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.6 in
58.3 in
Height
56.1 in
101.5
165.3
100.2
173
165.3 in
Length
173 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
2683 lb
Curb Weight
2813 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.62 %
General
VW Golf 1.4
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
1K
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 1.4
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
79 hp
97 hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
97 lb‑ft
89 lb‑ft
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Performance
VW Golf 1.4
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
107 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
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33.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4
33.96 lb/hp
29 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
37 mpg
53 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
28 mpg
city
51 mpg
46 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
534 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Golf 1.4
534 mi
565 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Environmental Impact
121.2 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 1.4
121.2 kWh
83.4 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
825 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.8 cu ft
