2009 Porsche 911 vs. 2009 Volkswagen Eos
To start off, both 2009 Porsche 911 and 2009 Volkswagen Eos were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Eos. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Eos.
Because 2009 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Eos, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Eos. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Eos. 2009 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 2009 Volkswagen Eos has manual transmission. 2009 Volkswagen Eos will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Porsche 911 | 2009 Volkswagen Eos | |
Make | Porsche | Volkswagen |
Model | 911 | Eos |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3824 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.3 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 55 L |