Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors (2007 – 2010) vs Honda FR-V / Edix (2007 – 2011): specs compared
Both offer around 140 hp at most. The Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.3 s against 10.1 s. It has the higher top speed: 202 km/h against 190 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.4 L/100 km against 6.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,283 kg against 1,394 kg. At 4,280 mm, the Honda FR-V / Edix is 51 mm longer than the Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Golf 5 Doors
2007 – 2010
|
Honda
FR-V / Edix
2007 – 2011
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 2007 – 2010 | 2007 – 2011 |
| Body style | 5 Doors · Hatchback | — |
| Variants | 7 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 102 – 140 hp | 140 hp |
| Torque | 148 – 320 Nm | 174 – 340 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.3 – 12.2 s | 10.1 – 12.4 s |
| Top speed | 172 – 202 km/h | 185 – 190 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.4 – 7.7 L/100 km | 6.3 – 8.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,229 mm | 4,280 mm |
| Width | 1,781 mm | 1,811 mm |
| Height | 1,651 mm | 1,610 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,581 mm | 2,680 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,283 – 1,422 kg | 1,394 – 1,543 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.