2008 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Touran 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 2,352 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 Touran. (104 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 20 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 Touran (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (220 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Touran 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 Touran | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Accord | Touran |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2352 cc | 1598 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 | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 1374 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |