2009 Volkswagen Eos vs. 2010 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2010 Porsche Panamera is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Volkswagen Eos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Volkswagen Eos would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Panamera (400 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Eos. (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Eos.
Because 2010 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Volkswagen Eos. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Panamera will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Porsche Panamera (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Eos. (207 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Eos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Volkswagen Eos | 2010 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Porsche |
| Model | Eos | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 207 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2918 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 100 L |
