2008 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Volkswagen Multivan
To start off, both 2008 Honda Accord and 2008 Volkswagen Multivan were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Multivan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Multivan (232 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2008 Honda Accord. (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Multivan should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Multivan weights approximately 1024 kg more than 2008 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Multivan (315 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (220 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Multivan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord. 2008 Volkswagen Multivan has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Volkswagen Multivan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Honda Accord | 2008 Volkswagen Multivan | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Accord | Multivan |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 3189 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2304 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |