Volkswagen Passat 1997 vs Honda CR-V 2004
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 168 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Honda CR-V is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 25 HP less power than Honda CR-V, whereas torque is 22 NM less than Honda CR-V. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 9.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 10.0 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda CR-V, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Passat over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda CR-V. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 760 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 580 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Honda CR-V 2004: Car features Honda`s real-time four-wheel-drive system, which sends torque to the front wheels under normal conditions. A multi-plate clutch transfers torque to the rear axle when wheel slip is detected (pressure is applied to the clutch by a dual-pump system). To allow ABS to work smoothly, the clutch is also disengaged during braking. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Honda Civic, Honda Accord, Honda FR-V, Honda Stream | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Honda CR-V might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volkswagen Passat 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 CR-V 2004 2.0 engine: In 2001, Honda introduced the K-series engine lineup, featuring an aluminum block with an open-deck design and cast-iron cylinder liners. It utilizes a port fuel injection system, a 16-valve aluminum cylinder head without hydraulic lifters, individual ignition coils, a VTC cam ... More about Honda CR-V 2004 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.71 m | |
| Volkswagen Passat is 3 cm longer than the Honda CR-V, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Passat is 21 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 495 litres | 527 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 952 litres | |
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Honda CR-V has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Passat has 32 litres less trunk space than the Honda CR-V. This could mean that the Volkswagen Passat uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat is 0.6 metres more than that of the Honda CR-V, which means Volkswagen Passat can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 1`910 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Honda CR-V has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat has serious deffects in 240 percent more cases than Honda CR-V, so Honda CR-V quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 3000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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