2009 Honda CR-V vs. 2005 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2009 Honda CR-V is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Jetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Jetta would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda CR-V (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Jetta. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda CR-V weights approximately 162 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Jetta. 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, 2009 Honda CR-V (218 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Jetta. (165 Nm). This means 2009 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda CR-V | 2005 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | CR-V | Jetta |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96.9 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.9 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 55 L |
