The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16) vs. Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13)

€ 26,000
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 20,500
 Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13) Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
€ 26,000
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 Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 5.5 inches shorter, 4.1 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56.1
Blueprint Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13)
66.7
74.6
70.8 in
Width
66.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.6 in
58.7 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13)
100.2
173
167.5 in
Length
173 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
100.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2813 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3638 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
262 lb
8.52 %
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
AU
Generation
ZE2
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CPW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
97 hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
89 lb‑ft
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
121 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

564 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.47 lb/hp
29 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
46 mpg
57 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
37 mpg
city
55 mpg
53 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
606 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
609 mi
606 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
77.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
96.6 kWh
77.7 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
825 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.8 cu ft