The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 20,600
€ 20,500
€ 20,600
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 New Beetle 2.0 is 10.5 inches shorter, an inch wider and 2.9 inches taller than the Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid.
VW New Beetle 2.0
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 2.0
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
2921 lb
Curb Weight
2813 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.7 %
General
VW New Beetle 2.0
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 2.0
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*AZJ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
97 hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
89 lb‑ft
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
113 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
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25.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
25.85 lb/hp
29 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
25 mpg
57 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
18 mpg
city
55 mpg
33 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
364 mi
Range
606 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
364 mi
606 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
77.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
178.2 kWh
77.7 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
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
