2006 Honda Insight vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Insight would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (225 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2006 Honda Insight. (73 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Insight.
Because 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda Insight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 443 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Insight. (107 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Insight. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2006 Honda Insight has manual transmission. 2006 Honda Insight will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Insight | 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Insight | Touareg |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 999 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 107 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4796 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1941 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1732 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2893 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 3.6 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 3.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 100 L |