2011 Honda Accord Crosstour vs. 2013 Volkswagen GTI
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen GTI is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen GTI. (197 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen GTI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour weights approximately 335 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen GTI. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen GTI. (281 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen GTI. 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour has automatic transmission and 2013 Volkswagen GTI has manual transmission. 2013 Volkswagen GTI will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Honda Accord Crosstour | 2013 Volkswagen GTI | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Accord Crosstour | GTI |
Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1747 kg | 1412 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4999 mm | 4213 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1897 mm | 1779 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1669 mm | 1469 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2797 mm | 2578 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |