2008 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Caddy is newer by 2 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. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Caddy. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Caddy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Caddy weights approximately 220 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, 2010 Volkswagen Caddy (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Caddy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Accord | 2010 Volkswagen Caddy | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Accord | Caddy |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |