The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 24,300
€ 20,500
€ 24,300
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 1.6 TDI is 7.7 inches shorter, 3.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
2948 lb
Curb Weight
2813 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.55 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
1K
Generation
ZE2
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 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
184 lb‑ft
89 lb‑ft
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
117 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
28.35 lb/hp
29 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
57 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
42 mpg
city
55 mpg
56 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
727 mi
Range
606 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
606 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Environmental Impact
96.7 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 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
77.7 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 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
