2008 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Volkswagen Eos
To start off, both 2008 Honda Civic and 2008 Volkswagen Eos were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,188 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Eos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Eos (250 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Eos should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Eos weights approximately 557 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic. 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, 2008 Volkswagen Eos (319 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Eos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Volkswagen Eos has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Volkswagen Eos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Honda Civic | 2008 Volkswagen Eos | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Civic | Eos |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 3188 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 319 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 248 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1702 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |