2006 Honda CR-V vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2006 Honda CR-V is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 2,769 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2006 Honda CR-V. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda CR-V weights approximately 111 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Passat.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Honda CR-V (340 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (279 Nm). This means 2006 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda CR-V | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | CR-V | Passat |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 2769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1698 kg | 1587 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 62 L |
