2008 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2008 Honda Accord and 2008 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Polo. (63 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Polo.
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 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Polo. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Accord | 2008 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Accord | Polo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2204 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.1 mm | 86.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 162 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.4 seconds | 14.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |