2008 Chevrolet HHR vs. 2008 Volkswagen Eos
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet HHR and 2008 Volkswagen Eos were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet HHR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Eos (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet HHR. (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Eos should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet HHR.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Volkswagen Eos (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet HHR. (206 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Eos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet HHR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet HHR | 2008 Volkswagen Eos | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | HHR | Eos |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2196 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 55 L |
