2008 Toyota Avensis vs. 2008 Volkswagen Eos
To start off, both 2008 Toyota Avensis 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 2,229 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Eos (201 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Avensis. (175 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Eos should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Avensis.
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 Toyota Avensis (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Eos. (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Eos. 2008 Volkswagen Eos has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Avensis has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Avensis 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 Toyota Avensis | 2008 Volkswagen Eos | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | Avensis | Eos |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2229 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |