2011 Honda Insight vs. 2013 Volkswagen Eos
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Eos is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Honda Insight would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Eos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Eos (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2011 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Eos should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Eos weights approximately 354 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.
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, 2013 Volkswagen Eos (281 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Eos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Insight | 2013 Volkswagen Eos | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Insight | Eos |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1300 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1241 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4376 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1427 mm | 1443 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.5 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 5.9 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |
