2005 Honda Mobilio vs. 2011 Volkswagen Rabbit
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Rabbit is newer by 6 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 2,480 cc (5 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Rabbit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Rabbit (170 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2005 Honda Mobilio. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Rabbit should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 13 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Rabbit.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Volkswagen Rabbit (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Mobilio. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Rabbit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Mobilio | 2011 Volkswagen Rabbit | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Mobilio | Rabbit |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1494 cc | 2480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1480 mm |
