2012 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2013 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2013 Honda Odyssey is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Odyssey (245 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Golf. (84 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 553 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Golf. 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 Honda Odyssey (339 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Golf. (160 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Golf. 2013 Honda Odyssey has automatic transmission and 2012 Volkswagen Golf has manual transmission. 2012 Volkswagen Golf will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Honda Odyssey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Volkswagen Golf | 2013 Honda Odyssey | |
Make | Volkswagen | Honda |
Model | Golf | Odyssey |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 84 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1969 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4246 mm | 5152 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1782 mm | 2011 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1423 mm | 1737 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2578 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.1 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.3 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |