2005 Honda HR-V 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 HR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda HR-V would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2005 Honda HR-V. (106 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda HR-V.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda HR-V. (136 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda HR-V | 2007 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | HR-V | Golf |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
