2004 Honda Insight vs. 2010 Volkswagen T5
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen T5 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Insight would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen T5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen T5 (104 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2004 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen T5 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen T5 weights approximately 1417 kg more than 2004 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2010 Volkswagen T5 (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Insight. (90 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen T5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Insight | 2010 Volkswagen T5 | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Insight | T5 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 853 kg | 2270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 3.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 80 L |
