2008 Pontiac G5 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Eos
To start off, both 2008 Pontiac G5 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 2,401 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Pontiac G5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Eos (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2008 Pontiac G5. (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Eos should accelerate faster than 2008 Pontiac G5.
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 (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Pontiac G5. (226 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Eos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Pontiac G5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Pontiac G5 | 2008 Volkswagen Eos | |
| Make | Pontiac | Volkswagen |
| Model | G5 | Eos |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2401 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.5 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 55 L |
