2008 Volkswagen Eos vs. 2009 Daewoo Lacetti
To start off, 2009 Daewoo Lacetti is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Volkswagen Eos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Volkswagen Eos would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Eos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Eos (138 HP) has 30 more horse power than 2009 Daewoo Lacetti. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Eos should accelerate faster than 2009 Daewoo Lacetti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Eos weights approximately 371 kg more than 2009 Daewoo Lacetti. 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 Eos (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daewoo Lacetti. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Eos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daewoo Lacetti. 2009 Daewoo Lacetti has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Eos has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Eos will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Daewoo Lacetti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Volkswagen Eos | 2009 Daewoo Lacetti | |
Make | Volkswagen | Daewoo |
Model | Eos | Lacetti |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.4 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |