2003 Honda Mobilio vs. 2012 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Mobilio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Mobilio would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Jetta (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2003 Honda Mobilio. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 140 kg more than 2003 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, 2012 Volkswagen Jetta (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Mobilio. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Honda Mobilio | 2012 Volkswagen Jetta | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Mobilio | Jetta |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4644 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1778 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1482 mm |