2001 Honda Mobilio vs. 2009 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Mobilio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Mobilio would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Passat (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2001 Honda Mobilio. (89 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 987 kg more than 2001 Honda Mobilio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Honda Mobilio is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda Mobilio 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, 2009 Volkswagen Passat (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Mobilio. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Mobilio | 2009 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Mobilio | Passat |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.4 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 70 L |
