2008 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, both 2008 Honda Accord and 2008 Volkswagen Caddy were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 86 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Caddy. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Caddy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Caddy weights approximately 206 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, 2008 Volkswagen Caddy (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (220 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Caddy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Accord | 2008 Volkswagen Caddy | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Accord | Caddy |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2352 cc | 1895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
