2012 Honda Insight vs. 2012 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2012 Honda Insight and 2012 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Golf (120 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2012 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 38 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, 2012 Volkswagen Golf (200 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Insight.
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2012 Honda Insight | 2012 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Insight | Golf |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1300 cc | 1400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | CVT | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1252 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4376 mm | 4199 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1427 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2578 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 5.3 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 5.7 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |