Volkswagen Vento (2010 – 2019) vs Honda Insight (2008 – 2012): specs compared
The Volkswagen Vento is the more powerful of the two, with up to 105 hp against 88 hp. It has the higher top speed: 187 km/h against 182 km/h. The Honda Insight uses less fuel, from 5.7 L/100 km against 6.5 L/100 km. The Volkswagen Vento is the lighter car, from 1,130 kg against 1,176 kg. The Volkswagen Vento dates from 2010 – 2019, the Honda Insight from 2008 – 2012.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Vento
2010 – 2019
|
Honda
Insight
2008 – 2012
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 2010 – 2019 | 2008 – 2012 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Hybrid |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 105 hp | 88 hp |
| Torque | 153 – 249 Nm | 121 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 12.4 s |
| Top speed | 183 – 187 km/h | 182 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.5 L/100 km | 5.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,384 mm | 4,376 mm |
| Width | 1,699 mm | 1,694 mm |
| Height | 1,466 mm | 1,427 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,553 mm | 2,550 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,130 – 1,190 kg | 1,176 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.