2008 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2008 Honda Accord and 2008 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (222 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2008 Honda Accord. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 856 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.
Because 2008 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg (501 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Accord | 2008 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Accord | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.1 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1456 kg | 2312 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 100 L |
