The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) vs. Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 26,400
€ 20,500
€ 26,400
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 inches shorter, 4.1 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
58.3
70.8
79.8
56.1
66.7
74.6
70.8 in
Width
66.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.6 in
58.3 in
Height
56.1 in
103.1
168
100.2
173
168 in
Length
173 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
100.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
2945 lb
Curb Weight
2813 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.48 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
AU
Generation
ZE2
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
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
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
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27.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
27.27 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
12.4 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
57 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
15.6 lb
city
55 mpg
11 lb
highway
59 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
249 mi
Range
606 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
249 mi
606 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Environmental Impact
25.6 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).
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
25.6 kWh
77.7 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
153 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
1177 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
