2004 Honda Fit vs. 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Fit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Fit would be higher. At 2,460 cc, 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle (173 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2004 Honda Fit. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle weights approximately 310 kg more than 2004 Honda Fit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda Fit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle 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 Caravelle (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Fit. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Fit | 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Fit | Caravelle |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Engine Size | 1335 cc | 2460 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3010 mm |
