2012 Volkswagen GTI vs. 2012 Honda Accord
To start off, both 2012 Volkswagen GTI and 2012 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen GTI (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2012 Honda Accord. (190 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen GTI should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Accord weights approximately 68 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen GTI.
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 GTI (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Accord. (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen GTI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Accord. 2012 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2012 Volkswagen GTI has manual transmission. 2012 Volkswagen GTI will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Volkswagen GTI | 2012 Honda Accord | |
Make | Volkswagen | Honda |
Model | GTI | Accord |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1401 kg | 1469 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4213 mm | 4851 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1786 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1501 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2578 mm | 2741 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |