The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 23,400
€ 20,000
€ 23,400
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is 5.5 inches shorter, 4.1 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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
167.5
100.2
173
167.5 in
Length
173 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
100.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2813 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.85 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
AU
Generation
ZE2
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
97 hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
89 lb‑ft
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
124 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
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25.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
25.82 lb/hp
29 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
69 mpg
53 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
60 mpg
city
51 mpg
74 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
914 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
914 mi
565 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Environmental Impact
70 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
70 kWh
83.4 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.8 cu ft
