2010 Volkswagen Rabbit vs. 2010 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, both 2010 Volkswagen Rabbit and 2010 Honda Ridgeline were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Ridgeline (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Rabbit. (170 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Rabbit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 214 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Rabbit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Honda Ridgeline is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Volkswagen Rabbit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Ridgeline 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, 2010 Honda Ridgeline (336 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Rabbit. (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Rabbit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volkswagen Rabbit | 2010 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Honda |
| Model | Rabbit | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2480 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 83 L |
