2006 Honda FR-V vs. 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle
To start off, both 2006 Honda FR-V and 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,460 cc, 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle (172 HP) has 34 more horse power than 2006 Honda FR-V. (138 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda FR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda FR-V weights approximately 424 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle.
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, 2006 Honda FR-V (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle. (315 Nm @ 2950 RPM). This means 2006 Honda FR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda FR-V | 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | FR-V | Caravelle |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 2460 cc |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 172 HP |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1586 kg | 1162 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 80 L |
