2005 Honda CR-V vs. 2005 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2005 Honda CR-V and 2005 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,202 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Golf (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2005 Honda CR-V. (137 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda CR-V weights approximately 164 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Golf.
Because 2005 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Honda CR-V (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. 2005 Volkswagen Golf has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda CR-V has manual transmission. 2005 Honda CR-V will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Volkswagen Golf will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Honda CR-V | 2005 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | CR-V | Golf |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2202 cc | 1894 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1336 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |