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 2,771 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Passat (190 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2008 Honda Accord. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Accord weights approximately 295 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Passat.
Because 2008 Volkswagen Passat is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Passat will offer significantly more control. 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 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (280 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Accord | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Accord | Passat |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2202 cc | 2771 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 62 L |