2003 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Jetta (180 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2003 Honda Accord. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Accord weights approximately 61 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Jetta.
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, 2003 Honda Accord (340 Nm) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Jetta. (235 Nm). This means 2003 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Accord | 2005 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Accord | Jetta |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1409 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.6 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |
