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2012 Honda Accord
MSRP $24,890 - $35,990
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2012 Volkswagen Beetle
MSRP $21,975 - $30,425
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas I4 Gas V6
Gas I5 Turbocharged Gas 4-cyl
Displacement
2.4L/144 3.5L/212
2.5L/151 2.0L/121
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Electronic Fuel Injection Direct Injection
Horsepower
177 hp @ 6500 rpm 190 hp @ 7000 rpm 271 hp @ 6200 rpm
170 hp @ 5700 rpm 200 hp @ 5100 rpm
Torque
161 ft-lb @ 4300 rpm 162 ft-lb @ 4400 rpm 254 ft-lb @ 5000 rpm 251 ft-lb @ 5000 rpm
177 ft-lb @ 4250 rpm 207 ft-lb @ 1700 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission 5-speed automatic transmission -inc: grade logic control 6-speed manual transmission 5-speed automatic transmission -inc: grade logic control, paddle shifters
6-speed automatic transmission w/Tiptronic 6-speed DSG transmission w/Tiptronic, paddle shifters 5-speed manual transmission 6-speed manual transmission
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
8.8 - 11.9 L/100 km
9.5 - 10.3 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
5.8 - 7.6 L/100 km
6.4 - 7.1 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
5.8 - 11.9 L/100 km
6.4 - 10.3 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
70.0 L
55.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Not Available
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Not Available
HID headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Not Available
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Not Available
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Not Available
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Not Available
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Not Available
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Not Available
Seat Memory
Standard
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Not Available
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
4
Front Head Room
950 - 1,052 mm
1,001 mm
Front Leg Room
1,072 - 1,080 mm
1,049 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,478 - 1,483 mm
1,405 mm
Rear Head Room
912 - 978 mm
942 mm
Rear Leg Room
841 - 945 mm
798 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,384 - 1,433 mm
1,245 mm
Trunk Volume
337 - 396 L
436 L
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,741 - 2,799 mm
2,537 mm
Length, Overall
4,849 - 4,935 mm
4,277 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,847 - 1,849 mm
1,808 mm
Height, Overall
1,433 - 1,476 mm
1,486 mm
Min Ground Clearance
109 - 112 mm
145 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,477 - 1,631 kg
1,333 - 1,401 kg
Front Tire Size
P215/60R16 P225/50R17 P235/45R18
TBD P215/55HR17 P234/45HR18
Rear Tire Size
P215/60R16 P225/50R17 P235/45R18
TBD P215/55HR17 P234/45HR18
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Not Available
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Standard
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