2008 Honda HR-V vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2008 Honda HR-V and 2008 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 93 kg more than 2008 Honda HR-V.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Passat (286 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda HR-V. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda HR-V | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | HR-V | Passat |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 128 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 62 L |