2004 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2004 Honda CR-V
To start off, both 2004 Volkswagen Golf and 2004 Honda CR-V were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda CR-V (154 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Golf. (113 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda CR-V weights approximately 216 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Volkswagen Golf. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda CR-V 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, 2004 Volkswagen Golf (171 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda CR-V. (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Volkswagen Golf | 2004 Honda CR-V | |
Make | Volkswagen | Honda |
Model | Golf | CR-V |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 171 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 58 L |