2008 Toyota Camry vs. 2010 Volkswagen Eos

To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Eos is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 2,361 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Eos weights approximately 197 kg more than 2008 Toyota Camry.

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, 2010 Volkswagen Eos (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Camry. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Eos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Camry. 2008 Toyota Camry has automatic transmission and 2010 Volkswagen Eos has manual transmission. 2010 Volkswagen Eos will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Toyota Camry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Toyota Camry 2010 Volkswagen Eos
Make Toyota Volkswagen
Model Camry Eos
Year Released 2008 2010
Body Type Sedan Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2361 cc 2000 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 200 HP
Torque 218 Nm 280 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 1800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1422 kg 1619 kg
Vehicle Length 4260 mm 4409 mm
Vehicle Height 1530 mm 1443 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2578 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 55 L


 

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