The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTD (13 - 16) vs. Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 31,600

€ 20,500

€ 31,600
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 GTD is 5 inches shorter, 4.1 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid.
VW Golf GTD
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
58.3
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
58.3 in
Height
56.1 in
103.4
168
100.2
173
168 in
Length
173 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
100.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTD
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
3036 lb
Curb Weight
2813 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb

Weight Difference:
223 lb
7.35 %

General
VW Golf GTD
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 GTD
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DJG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf GTD
181 hp
97 hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
89 lb‑ft
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Performance
VW Golf GTD
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
143 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
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16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
16.77 lb/hp
29 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTD
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf GTD
56 mpg
57 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
46 mpg
city
55 mpg
64 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
739 mi
Range
606 mi
VW Golf GTD
739 mi
606 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
77.7 kWh
VW Golf GTD
86.4 kWh
77.7 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTD
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 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