2008 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volkswagen Touran. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Touran would be higher. At 2,352 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. (138 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 198 kg more than 2008 Honda Accord.
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, both vehicles can yield 220 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2008 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2007 Volkswagen Touran has manual transmission. 2007 Volkswagen Touran will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Accord | 2007 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Accord | Touran |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2352 cc | 1389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1478 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
