The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) vs. Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 27,000
€ 20,500
€ 27,000
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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion is 5.4 inches shorter, 4.1 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
58.7
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
58.7 in
Height
56.1 in
103.1
167.6
100.2
173
167.6 in
Length
173 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
100.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
2915 lb
Curb Weight
2813 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.47 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT 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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DPB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
97 hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
89 lb‑ft
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
130 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
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22.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.77 lb/hp
29 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
57 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
39 mpg
city
55 mpg
57 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
647 mi
Range
606 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
606 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Environmental Impact
90.9 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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
77.7 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1076 lb
Maximum Payload
825 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.8 cu ft
