2005 Honda That vs. 2004 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2005 Honda That is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volkswagen Jetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen Jetta would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Jetta (180 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2005 Honda That. (51 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda That. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 644 kg more than 2005 Honda That. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Honda That is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Volkswagen Jetta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda That will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Volkswagen Jetta (235 Nm) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda That. (61 Nm). This means 2004 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda That.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda That | 2004 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | That | Jetta |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 655 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1464 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2520 mm |
