2002 Honda Mobilio vs. 1998 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2002 Honda Mobilio is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Volkswagen Golf (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2002 Honda Mobilio. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 147 kg more than 2002 Honda Mobilio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Volkswagen Golf (270 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Mobilio. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Mobilio | 1998 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Mobilio | Golf |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1407 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1450 mm |
