Volkswagen Golf 2003 vs Honda CR-V 2007

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Volkswagen Golf
2003 - 2006
Honda CR-V
2007 - 2010
Body: HatchbackCrossover / SUV
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/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Volkswagen Golf is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Honda CR-V can be equipped only with four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Volkswagen Golf also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Engines: 1.4 - 3.22.0 - 2.4

Performance

Power: 75 - 250 HP140 - 166 HP
Torque: 126 - 350 NM192 - 340 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.2 - 16.7 seconds10.2 - 12.2 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.0 - 10.76.5 - 9.5
Volkswagen Golf petrol engines consumes on average 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than Honda CR-V. On average, Volkswagen Golf equipped with diesel engines consume 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda CR-V.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 4.21 m4.52 m
Width: 1.76 m1.82 m
Height: 1.48 m1.68 m
Volkswagen Golf is smaller.
Volkswagen Golf is 31 cm shorter than the Honda CR-V, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 20 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 350 litres556 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1305 litres955 litres
Volkswagen Golf has 206 litres less trunk space than the Honda CR-V. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 350 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters11.8 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.9 metres less than that of the Honda CR-V, which means Volkswagen Golf can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`845~ 2`105
Safety:
Quality:
high

above average
Average price (€): 20005200
Rating in user reviews: 8.2/10 8.8/10
Pros and Cons: Volkswagen Golf has
  • also available in 2WD
  • lower fuel consumption
  • better manoeuvrability
  • higher safety
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
Honda CR-V has
  • roomier boot
  • higher ratings in user reviews
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