2005 Honda Mobilio vs. 2013 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 8 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 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Jetta (168 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2005 Honda Mobilio. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 131 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2013 Volkswagen Jetta (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Mobilio. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Mobilio | 2013 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Mobilio | Jetta |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1381 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1778 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2651 mm |
