2009 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Volkswagen GTI
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen GTI is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen GTI (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2009 Honda Accord. (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen GTI should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 60 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen GTI.
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, 2012 Volkswagen GTI (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen GTI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Accord | 2012 Volkswagen GTI | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Accord | GTI |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1401 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4213 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1501 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2578 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |