2011 Honda CR-Z vs. 2010 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2011 Honda CR-Z is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda CR-Z (122 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Golf. (104 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda CR-Z should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 118 kg more than 2011 Honda CR-Z.
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, 2010 Volkswagen Golf (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda CR-Z. (173 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda CR-Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda CR-Z | 2010 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | CR-Z | Golf |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1500 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1196 kg | 1314 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4079 mm | 4199 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1786 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2436 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.4 L/100km | 3.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.6 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |
