2013 Honda Fit vs. 2013 Volkswagen Eos
To start off, both 2013 Honda Fit and 2013 Volkswagen Eos were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Eos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Eos (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2013 Honda Fit. (115 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Eos should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Eos weights approximately 450 kg more than 2013 Honda Fit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Volkswagen Eos (281 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Fit. (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Eos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Fit. 2013 Volkswagen Eos has automatic transmission and 2013 Honda Fit has manual transmission. 2013 Honda Fit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Volkswagen Eos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Honda Fit | 2013 Volkswagen Eos | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Fit | Eos |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4 : 1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4105 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1695 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1525 mm | 1443 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.1 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |
