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2008 Honda Accord
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2003 Volkswagen Passat
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2-Door I4 Automatic EX
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4-Door Sedan GL Automatic
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| Pricing | |||
| Invoice Price | |||
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$21,726
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$20,863
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| Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price | |||
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$23,960
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$22,825
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| Monthly Payment Estimate | |||
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$399 / month
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$380 / month
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| TCC’s Bottom Line | |||
| Whether you're looking for a comfy commuter in the $20,000 range or a luxurious, powerful $30,000 family sedan, the newly redesigned 2008 Honda Accord should be on your shortlist. | |||
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| Fuel Economy | |||
| City | |||
| 21 mpg | 21 mpg | ||
| Highway | |||
| 30 mpg | 30 mpg | ||
| Vehicle | |||
| EPA Classification | |||
| Compact | Mid-Size | ||
| Interior Dimensions | |||
| Second Leg Room (in) | |||
| 33.1 | 35.3 | ||
| Front Head Room (in) | |||
| 37.4 | 39.7 | ||
| Passenger Volume (ft³) | |||
| 89.7 | 95 | ||
| Second Hip Room (in) | |||
| 46.3 | 56.7 | ||
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | |||
| 58.4 | 55.8 | ||
| Second Head Room (in) | |||
| 35.1 | 37.8 | ||
| Passenger Capacity | |||
| 5 | 5 | ||
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | |||
| 54.5 | 54.6 | ||
| Front Leg Room (in) | |||
| 42.2 | 41.5 | ||
| Front Hip Room (in) | |||
| 56.4 | 57.7 | ||
| Exterior Dimensions | |||
| Track Width, Front (in) | |||
| 62.2 | 59.6 | ||
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | |||
| - TBD - | 5.8 | ||
| Length, Overall (in) | |||
| 190.9 | 185.2 | ||
| Height, Overall (in) | |||
| 56.4 | 57.6 | ||
| Track Width, Rear (in) | |||
| 62.2 | 59.6 | ||
| Wheelbase (in) | |||
| 107.9 | 106.4 | ||
| Liftover Height (in) | |||
| - TBD - | - TBD - | ||
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | |||
| 72.8 | 68.7 | ||
| Cargo Area Dimensions | |||
| Trunk Volume (ft³) | |||
| 11.9 | 15 | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | |||
| 11.8 x - TBD - | 11.3 x 0.98 | ||
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Brake ABS System | |||
| 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | ||
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | |||
| Yes | Yes | ||
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | |||
| 11.1 x - TBD - | 9.6 x 0.39 | ||
| Brake Type | |||
| Pwr | Pwr | ||
| Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | |||
| Yes | Yes | ||
| Fuel Tank | |||
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | |||
| 18.5 | 16.4 | ||
| Steering | |||
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) | |||
| - TBD - | - TBD - | ||
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | |||
| 13.08 | 14.3 | ||
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | |||
| 36.4 | 37.4 | ||
| Steering Type | |||
| Pwr rack & pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | ||
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | |||
| 2.56 | 2.8 | ||
| Tires | |||
| Rear Tire Order Code | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Front Tire Size | |||
| P225/50VR17 | P195/65HR15 | ||
| Spare Tire Size | |||
| T135/80D16 | P195/65HR15 | ||
| Front Tire Order Code | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Spare Tire Order Code | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Rear Tire Size | |||
| P225/50VR17 | P195/65HR15 | ||
| Trailering | |||
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) | |||
| NA | N/A | ||
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) | |||
| NA | N/A | ||
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) | |||
| NA | N/A | ||
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) | |||
| NA | N/A | ||
| Weight Information | |||
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | |||
| 3338 | 3322 | ||
| Wheels | |||
| Spare Wheel Material | |||
| Steel | Steel | ||
| Front Wheel Size (in) | |||
| 17 x 7.5 | 15 x 6 | ||
| Spare Wheel Size (in) | |||
| 16 | 15 x 6 | ||
| Rear Wheel Material | |||
| Aluminum | Steel | ||
| Rear Wheel Size (in) | |||
| 17 x 7.5 | 15 x 6 | ||
| Front Wheel Material | |||
| Aluminum | Steel | ||
| Cooling System | |||
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) | |||
| 8.5 | 7.1 | ||
| Electrical | |||
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | |||
| - TBD - | - TBD - | ||
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | |||
| - TBD - | 90 | ||
| Engine | |||
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | |||
| 190 @ 7000 | 170 @ 5900 | ||
| Engine Type | |||
| Gas I4 | Gas I4 | ||
| Fuel System | |||
| MPFI | SMPI | ||
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | |||
| 162 @ 4400 | 166 @ 1950 | ||
| Engine Order Code | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Displacement | |||
| 2.4L/144 | 1.8L/109 | ||
| Mileage | |||
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) | |||
| 21 | 21 | ||
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) | |||
| 30 | 30 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | |||
| 0.57 | 0.74 | ||
| Trans Description Cont. Again | |||
| NA | w/Tiptronic | ||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | ||
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | |||
| 2.00 | 4.10 | ||
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | |||
| 1.61 | 2.00 | ||
| Trans Order Code | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | |||
| 4.44 | 3.73 | ||
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | |||
| 0.77 | 1.00 | ||
| Trans Description Cont. | |||
| Automatic | Automatic w/OD | ||
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | |||
| 2.65 | 3.67 | ||
| Clutch Size (in) | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | |||
| 1.08 | 1.41 | ||
| Trans Type | |||
| 5 | 5 | ||
| Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) | |||
| - | NA | ||
| Summary | |||
| Vehicle Name | |||
| Honda Accord Cpe | Volkswagen Passat | ||
| Body Style | |||
| 2 Door Coupe | 4 Door Sdn | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) | |||
| 0.59 | - TBD - | ||
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) | |||
| - TBD - | - TBD - | ||
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) | |||
| 1.04 | - TBD - | ||
| Suspension Type - Rear | |||
| Independent | Independent | ||
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | |||
| Multi-link | Torsion Beam | ||
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) | |||
| - TBD - | - TBD - | ||
| Suspension Type - Front | |||
| Double wishbone | Four-link | ||
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