2011 Honda Insight vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2011 Honda Insight is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 2,771 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (190 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2011 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 94 kg more than 2011 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Volkswagen Passat is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Honda Insight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Passat 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, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (281 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Insight | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Insight | Passat |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1300 cc | 2771 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1237 kg | 1331 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4376 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1427 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 62 L |
