2009 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Volkswagen CC
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen CC is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Accord 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 52 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen CC. (138 HP @ 2000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen CC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen CC weights approximately 421 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, 2012 Volkswagen CC (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen CC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord. 2012 Volkswagen CC has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Volkswagen CC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Honda Accord | 2012 Volkswagen CC | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Accord | CC |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4799 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1855 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2708 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |