2000 Honda Shuttle vs. 2000 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2000 Honda Shuttle and 2000 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,254 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Shuttle (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2000 Volkswagen Golf. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 2000 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 420 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Honda Shuttle (206 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Volkswagen Golf. (155 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Volkswagen Golf. 2000 Honda Shuttle has automatic transmission and 2000 Volkswagen Golf has manual transmission. 2000 Volkswagen Golf will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Honda Shuttle will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Shuttle | 2000 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Shuttle | Golf |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2254 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |
