2005 Honda Mobilio vs. 2007 Volkswagen Transporter
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Transporter is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Mobilio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Mobilio would be higher. At 2,458 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Transporter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Transporter (172 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2005 Honda Mobilio. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Transporter should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Transporter weights approximately 1084 kg more than 2005 Honda Mobilio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volkswagen Transporter (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Mobilio. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Transporter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Mobilio | 2007 Volkswagen Transporter | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Mobilio | Transporter |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1494 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 2344 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1910 mm |