2008 Honda Accord vs. 2013 Volkswagen CC
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen CC is newer by 5 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, 2013 Volkswagen CC (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2008 Honda Accord. (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen CC should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen CC weights approximately 343 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.
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, 2013 Volkswagen CC (281 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (220 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen CC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Accord | 2013 Volkswagen CC | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Accord | CC |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1523 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4799 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1855 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2711 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
