2012 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2013 Honda CR-Z
To start off, 2013 Honda CR-Z 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Golf (266 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2013 Honda CR-Z. (120 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda CR-Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 325 kg more than 2013 Honda CR-Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Volkswagen Golf is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Honda CR-Z. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Golf 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, 2012 Volkswagen Golf (350 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda CR-Z. (174 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda CR-Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Volkswagen Golf | 2013 Honda CR-Z | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Honda |
| Model | Golf | CR-Z |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1521 kg | 1196 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4213 mm | 4079 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1786 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1501 mm | 1394 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2578 mm | 2435 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 40 L |
