2005 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 2005 Honda Civic and 2005 Volkswagen Jetta were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Jetta. (115 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 106 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic.
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 Civic (192 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Jetta. (165 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2005 Volkswagen Jetta | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Civic | Jetta |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 165 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1366 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |