2010 Porsche Panamera vs. 2010 Volkswagen Eos
To start off, both 2010 Porsche Panamera and 2010 Volkswagen Eos were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 262 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Eos. (138 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Eos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 268 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Eos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 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 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Eos. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Eos. 2010 Volkswagen Eos has automatic transmission and 2010 Porsche Panamera has manual transmission. 2010 Porsche Panamera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Volkswagen Eos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Porsche Panamera | 2010 Volkswagen Eos | |
Make | Porsche | Volkswagen |
Model | Panamera | Eos |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4800 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1592 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4968 mm | 4423 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1791 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 1444 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2918 mm | 2578 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 55 L |