2008 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2012 Toyota Avensis is newer by 4 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 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Avensis (145 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2008 Honda Accord. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Accord weights approximately 124 kg more than 2012 Toyota Avensis.
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 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Avensis. (196 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Accord | 2012 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | Avensis |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2204 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 9.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1456 kg | 1332 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 | 5.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |