The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 19,700
€ 20,000
€ 19,700
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 New Beetle 1.6 is 10.5 inches shorter, an inch wider and 2.9 inches taller than the Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
59
67.8
74.7
56.1
66.7
74.6
67.8 in
Width
66.7 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.6 in
59 in
Height
56.1 in
99
162.6
100.2
173
162.6 in
Length
173 in
99 in
Wheelbase
100.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.6
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2813 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.97 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
9C
Generation
ZE2
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BFS*
Engine Code
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
97 hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
89 lb‑ft
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
109 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
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28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.7 lb/hp
29 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
28 mpg
53 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
20 mpg
city
51 mpg
36 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
412 mi
Range
565 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
412 mi
565 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Environmental Impact
157.2 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 New Beetle 1.6
157.2 kWh
83.4 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
825 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.8 cu ft
