2008 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2008 Honda Accord and 2008 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (187 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 127 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 Passat (350 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (223 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Passat 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 Passat | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Accord | Passat |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 223 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 78.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 222 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1456 kg | 1583 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 62 L |