2009 Volkswagen T5 vs. 2011 Honda Accord
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Volkswagen T5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Volkswagen T5 would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen T5. (104 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen T5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen T5 weights approximately 826 kg more than 2011 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 Volkswagen T5 (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Accord. (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen T5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Volkswagen T5 | 2011 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Honda |
| Model | T5 | Accord |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2270 kg | 1444 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
