2005 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Honda Accord. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 409 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Golf.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Honda Accord (347 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Accord | 2007 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Accord | Golf |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 7.9 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1236 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |
