2005 Honda HR-V vs. 2000 Volkswagen AAC
To start off, 2005 Honda HR-V is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Volkswagen AAC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Volkswagen AAC would be higher. At 4,921 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Volkswagen AAC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Volkswagen AAC (309 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2005 Honda HR-V. (119 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen AAC should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda HR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Volkswagen AAC weights approximately 57 kg more than 2005 Honda HR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2000 Volkswagen AAC (765 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 621 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda HR-V. (144 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2000 Volkswagen AAC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda HR-V. 2000 Volkswagen AAC has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda HR-V has manual transmission. 2005 Honda HR-V will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Volkswagen AAC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda HR-V | 2000 Volkswagen AAC | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | HR-V | AAC |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 4921 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 765 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 199 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1317 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
