The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 23,200

€ 20,000

€ 23,200
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 1.4 TSI is 7.7 inches shorter, 3.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
2967 lb
Curb Weight
2813 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.19 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
1K
Generation
ZE2
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
97 hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
89 lb‑ft
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
137 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
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18.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
18.78 lb/hp
29 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
53 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
29 mpg
city
51 mpg
45 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
542 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
542 mi
565 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Environmental Impact
119.4 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 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
83.4 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1089 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