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 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Jetta (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (85 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 149 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. 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 Volkswagen Jetta (240 Nm) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (118 Nm). This means 2005 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2005 Volkswagen Jetta | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Civic | Jetta |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1334 cc | 1895 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 240 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1213 kg | 1362 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4.6 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 5.1 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |