2008 Honda HR-V vs. 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, both 2008 Honda HR-V and 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton (238 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2008 Honda HR-V. (104 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda HR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 896 kg more than 2008 Honda HR-V. 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 Phaeton (315 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda HR-V. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda HR-V. 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda HR-V has manual transmission. 2008 Honda HR-V will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Honda HR-V | 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | HR-V | Phaeton |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 3189 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 8.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 2076 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 90 L |