2009 Honda CR-V vs. 2010 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta (170 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2009 Honda CR-V. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda CR-V weights approximately 578 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Jetta.
Because 2009 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda CR-V 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, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda CR-V. 2009 Honda CR-V has automatic transmission and 2010 Volkswagen Jetta has manual transmission. 2010 Volkswagen Jetta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda CR-V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda CR-V | 2010 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | CR-V | Jetta |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2043 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4554 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1458 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 55 L |
