2005 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2005 Honda Accord and 2005 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. (63 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 448 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Accord | 2005 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Accord | Polo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2204 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 76.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.1 mm | 86.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 14.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1533 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |