2005 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2011 Honda Fit
To start off, 2011 Honda Fit is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Fit (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (115 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 128 kg more than 2011 Honda Fit.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Volkswagen Golf (165 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Fit. (144 Nm). This means 2005 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Volkswagen Golf | 2011 Honda Fit | |
Make | Volkswagen | Honda |
Model | Golf | Fit |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1982 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 144 Nm |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 1129 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4105 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1694 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1524 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2499 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 40 L |