2008 Honda Fit vs. 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle

To start off, both 2008 Honda Fit and 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,459 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle weights approximately 605 kg more than 2008 Honda Fit.

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 Caravelle (340 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Fit. (142 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Fit. 2008 Honda Fit has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Fit will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Honda Fit 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle
Make Honda Volkswagen
Model Fit Caravelle
Year Released 2008 2008
Engine Size 1497 cc 2459 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 5 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 109 HP 0 HP
Torque 142 Nm 340 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 1900 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.4:1 18.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1280 kg 1885 kg
Vehicle Length 4000 mm 4220 mm
Vehicle Height 1530 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2460 mm 3010 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.8 L/100km 8.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 41 L 80 L


 

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