2004 Honda Mobilio vs. 2012 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Mobilio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Mobilio would be higher. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Passat (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2004 Honda Mobilio. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 242 kg more than 2004 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 Passat (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Mobilio. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Mobilio | 2012 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Mobilio | Passat |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1502 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4769 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1470 mm |