2009 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Volkswagen Touran. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Volkswagen Touran would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 305 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord.
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, 2009 Honda Accord (220 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. 2009 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Touran has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Touran will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 2008 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Accord | Touran |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1193 kg | 1498 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
