Honda Insight 2009 vs Volkswagen Golf 2008

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Honda Insight
2009 - 2012
Volkswagen Golf
2008 - 2012
Gearbox: Automatic Manual/Automatic
Honda Insight is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Volkswagen Golf has both automatic and manual transmission options.
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Honda Insight is available only with front wheel drive, while Volkswagen Golf can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 1.3 (petrol)1.4 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel)

Performance

Power: 88 - 98 HP80 - 210 HP
Torque: 121 NM132 - 320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: n/a seconds6.9 - 14 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 3.6 - 5.74.9 - 7.4
Honda Insight petrol engines consumes on average 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Golf.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.39 m4.20 m
Width: 1.70 m1.79 m
Height: 1.43 m1.48 m
Honda Insight is 19 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Honda Insight is 6 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 450 litres350 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1305 litres
Honda Insight has more luggage capacity.
Honda Insight has 100 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf.
Turning diameter: no data11 meters
Gross weight (kg): no data~ 1`864
Safety:
Quality: no data
above average
Average price (€): 70004400
Pros and Cons: Honda Insight has
  • automatic transmission only
  • only petrol engines available
  • lower fuel consumption
  • roomier boot
Volkswagen Golf has
  • both manual and automatic
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • lower price
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