Honda FR-V 2007 vs Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Honda FR-V is more dynamic to drive. Honda FR-V engine produces 35 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf Plus, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Honda FR-V reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf Plus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda FR-V consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Plus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda FR-V could require 300 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda FR-V consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Plus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf Plus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Honda FR-V engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Honda Civic | Installed on at least 14 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Fabia, Seat Altea, Skoda Yeti | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volkswagen Golf Plus engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Honda FR-V 2007 1.8 engine: The engine is demanding on the quality of petrol and oil used. Use of poor quality fuel can lead to repairs of the lambda sensor and catalytic converter. The chain tensioner and the engine cushions have a ... More about Honda FR-V 2007 1.8 engine Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 1.2 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its lifetime is relatively short. Vibration at idling speed tends to be excessive. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.59 m | |
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Honda FR-V is larger. Honda FR-V is 8 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf Plus, 5 cm wider, while the height of Honda FR-V is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 439 litres | 395 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1049 litres | no data | |
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Honda FR-V has more luggage capacity. Honda FR-V has 44 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf Plus. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda FR-V is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf Plus. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`975 kg | 1`880 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 4800 | |
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