2008 Volkswagen Eos vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 2 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Eos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Eos (201 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (113 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Eos should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic.
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 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Eos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Volkswagen Eos | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Honda |
| Model | Eos | Civic |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4503 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1753 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 30 L |
