2002 Honda Life vs. 2013 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Life would be higher. At 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Golf (168 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 586 kg more than 2002 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Volkswagen Golf. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Volkswagen Golf (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Life | 2013 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Life | Golf |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1376 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4201 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1779 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
