Volkswagen Golf 1986 vs Honda CR-V 1997
| Body: | Hatchback | Crossover / 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 72 HP | 128 HP | |
| Torque: | 120 NM | 182 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Golf engine produces 56 HP less power than Honda CR-V, whereas torque is 62 NM less than Honda CR-V. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 10.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 58 litres | |
| 600 km with real consumption | 530 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
|
Honda CR-V 1997: Car has Honda`s real-time four-wheel drive system, which sends torque to the front wheels under normal conditions. Multi-plate clutch transfers torque to rear axle when wheel slip is detected (pressure is applied to clutch by dual pump system). To allow ABS to work smoothly, the clutch is also disengaged during braking. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.98 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.68 m | |
|
Volkswagen Golf is smaller. Volkswagen Golf is 55 cm shorter than the Honda CR-V, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 26 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 375 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 670 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.1 metres less than that of the Honda CR-V. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Volkswagen Golf has
|
Honda CR-V has
| |