2008 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2009 Toyota Avensis is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Accord would be higher. Both 2008 Honda Accord and 2009 Toyota Avensis are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (154 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Avensis. (145 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 30 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, 2009 Toyota Avensis (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord. 2009 Toyota Avensis 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. 2009 Toyota Avensis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Honda Accord | 2009 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | Avensis |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.2 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 1384 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |