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 1,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Mobilio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Jetta (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2005 Honda Mobilio. (108 HP @ 5800 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 245 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, 2013 Volkswagen Jetta (220 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Mobilio. (143 Nm @ 4800 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 | 1494 cc | 1400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1778 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1453 mm |
