Honda Insight 2009 vs Volkswagen Golf 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 98 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | n/a NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Honda Insight engine produces 24 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.6 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.2 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Honda Insight is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Insight consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the Honda Insight over 15,000 km in a year you can save 360 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Insight consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2008 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.48 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: | no data | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1305 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 3600 | |
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