2002 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Bora is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Civic (157 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Bora. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Civic weights approximately 53 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Bora. 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, 2002 Honda Civic (179 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Bora. (155 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Bora.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Civic | 2005 Volkswagen Bora | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Civic | Bora |
Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 157 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 12.0:1 |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 194 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1264 kg | 1211 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |