The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 31,000

€ 20,000

€ 31,000
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 2.0 TDI SCR is 5.4 inches shorter, 4.1 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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 2.0 TDI SCR
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2813 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb

Weight Difference:
373 lb
11.71 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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 SCR
148 hp
97 hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
89 lb‑ft
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
133 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
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21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
21.53 lb/hp
29 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
53 mpg
53 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
45 mpg
city
51 mpg
60 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
706 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
706 mi
565 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).
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 2.0 TDI SCR
90.4 kWh
83.4 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 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