2011 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2011 Honda Fit
In comparing the 2011 Volkswagen Golf's and the 2011 Honda Fit's specifications and ratings, the 2011 Volkswagen Golf has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars and base engine power. The 2011 Honda Fit has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the 2011 Volkswagen Golf's and the 2011 Honda Fit's specifications and ratings, the 2011 Honda Fit is a better car than the 2011 Volkswagen Golf.
2011 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2011 Honda Fit Pricing
A used 2011 Volkswagen Golf ranges from $5,409 to $13,858 while a used 2011 Honda Fit is priced between $5,998 to $14,973.
2011 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2011 Honda Fit Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2011 Volkswagen Golf loses 40 percent of its value and the 2011 Honda Fit loses 29.8 percent of its value. This means the 2011 Honda Fit retains 10.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2011 Volkswagen Golf.
2011 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2011 Honda Fit Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Volkswagen Golf is 8.7 out of 10 while the Honda Fit's quality rating is 9.3 out of 10. This results in the Volkswagen Golf being ranked 4 out of 28 Best Hatchbacks and the Honda Fit being ranked 1 out of 28. Out of 43 Best Small Cars, the Volkswagen Golf is ranked 10 and the Honda Fit is ranked 3.
2011 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2011 Honda Fit Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Volkswagen Golf is 8.2 out of 10. For the Honda Fit the reliability rating is 8.6 out of 10. This gives the Honda Fit a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Volkswagen Golf.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 2011 Volkswagen Golf’s base engine makes 170 horsepower, and the 2011 Honda Fit base engine makes 117 horsepower. The Golf is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 462 miles. The Fit is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 350 miles.This gives the 2011 Honda Fit the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2011 Volkswagen Golf the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison
The 2011 Honda Fit, a subcompact car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear head room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The 2011 Volkswagen Golf, a compact car, has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, front leg room and rear shoulder room.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2011 Volkswagen Golf and the 2011 Honda Fit have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
5409 - 13858
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.400111
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
5998 - 14973
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.298152
Volkswagen Golf Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.724282 / 10
Reliability:
8.172846 / 10
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Honda Fit Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.257759 / 10
Reliability:
8.573278 / 10
Retained Value:
9.2 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Volkswagen Golf Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 6Ranking
1 out of / 6Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
4 out of / 28Ranking
5 out of / 26Ranking
8 out of / 43Ranking
8 out of / 26Ranking
10 out of / 43Ranking
10 out of / 43Ranking
10 out of / 43Ranking
10 out of / 28Ranking
16 out of / 28Ranking
16 out of / 26Ranking
17 out of / 26Ranking
20 out of / 28Ranking
20 out of / 26Ranking
21 out of / 28Ranking
21 out of / 28Ranking
25 out of / 26Ranking
29 out of / 43Ranking
31 out of / 43Ranking
32 out of / 43Ranking
33 out of / 43Honda Fit Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 43Ranking
1 out of / 28Ranking
1 out of / 28Ranking
1 out of / 17Ranking
1 out of / 17Ranking
1 out of / 10Ranking
2 out of / 17Ranking
2 out of / 6Ranking
3 out of / 43Ranking
3 out of / 43Ranking
3 out of / 43Ranking
3 out of / 18Ranking
4 out of / 28Ranking
4 out of / 17Ranking
5 out of / 28Ranking
7 out of / 43Ranking
7 out of / 17Ranking
7 out of / 17Ranking
9 out of / 43Ranking
9 out of / 28Ranking
16 out of / 43Ranking
23 out of / 28Ranking
32 out of / 43Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2011 Volkswagen Golf Trim Levels
2.5L, 2.5L PZEV, TDI
2011 Honda Fit Trim Levels
Base, Sport, Sport w/Navi
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
170 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque:
177 foot-lbs @ 4250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
117 hp @ 6600 rpm
Torque:
106 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.047 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
5
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 33 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
322 / 462 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
27 / 33 / 29
Range (city/hwy):
286 / 350 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.7 inches
Cargo Space:
15 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
108.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
52.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
39 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
51.3 inches
Cargo Space:
20.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
111.4 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2771 lbs
Width:
68.3 inches
Height:
56.7 inches
Length:
164.9 inches
Wheelbase:
98.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2489 lbs
Width:
66.7 inches
Height:
60 inches
Length:
161.6 inches
Wheelbase:
98.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
195/65R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 5.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
175/65R15