The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13)

€ 28,400
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 20,500
 Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13) Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
€ 28,400
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 2.0 TDI BMT is 5.5 inches shorter, 4.1 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2813 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3638 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
218 lb
7.19 %
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
97 hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
89 lb‑ft
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
132 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

564 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
20.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
20.48 lb/hp
29 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
57 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
45 mpg
city
55 mpg
59 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
606 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
706 mi
606 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Environmental Impact
90.4 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 2.0 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
77.7 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 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