2012 Honda Insight vs. 2013 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Honda Insight would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Passat (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2012 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 317 kg more than 2012 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 Passat (350 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Honda Insight | 2013 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Insight | Passat |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1300 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1246 kg | 1563 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4376 mm | 4868 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1835 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1427 mm | 1487 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2803 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.3 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 5.7 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |
