2009 Honda Accord vs. 2001 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 2,352 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2001 Volkswagen Golf. (104 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2001 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 111 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord.
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, 2009 Honda Accord (220 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Volkswagen Golf. (155 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Accord | 2001 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Accord | Golf |
Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2352 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.3:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |