Volkswagen Golf Plus 2005 vs Honda FR-V 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Honda FR-V is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf Plus engine produces 38 HP less power than Honda FR-V, whereas torque is 27 NM less than Honda FR-V. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf Plus reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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By specification Volkswagen Golf Plus consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda FR-V, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Golf Plus could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Golf Plus consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda FR-V. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 680 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Honda FR-V 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: | 480'000 km | 390'000 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 Volkswagen Golf Plus engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, Volkswagen Touran | Used also on Honda Civic | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Golf Plus might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| 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. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf Plus 2005 1.6 engine: This engine is simple and reliable, rarely causing significant issues for owners.
Fluctuating idle speed is often linked to a clogged fuel pump strainer or air leaks in the intake system. If vibrations or ... More about Volkswagen Golf Plus 2005 1.6 engine 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 | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.21 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.61 m | |
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Volkswagen Golf Plus is smaller. Volkswagen Golf Plus is 8 cm shorter than the Honda FR-V, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Golf Plus is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 395 litres | 439 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1049 litres | |
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Honda FR-V has more luggage space. Volkswagen Golf Plus has 44 litres less trunk space than the Honda FR-V. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf Plus is 0.3 metres more than that of the Honda FR-V. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | 1`975 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 2000 | |
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