2011 Honda CR-Z vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Honda CR-Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Honda CR-Z would be higher. At 1,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda CR-Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda CR-Z (122 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Touran. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda CR-Z should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 251 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, 2012 Volkswagen Touran (175 Nm @ 1550 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda CR-Z. (173 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touran 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 | 2012 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | CR-Z | Touran |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1500 cc | 1197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 1550 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1202 kg | 1453 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4079 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2436 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 60 L |