2008 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2001 Honda Life
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Golf (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2001 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 441 kg more than 2001 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2008 Volkswagen Golf (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Volkswagen Golf | 2001 Honda Life | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Honda |
| Model | Golf | Life |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1231 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2370 mm |
