2004 Volkswagen Bora vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volkswagen Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen Bora would be higher. At 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Venza (179 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Bora. (108 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Venza weights approximately 492 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Bora. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Volkswagen Bora. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza 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, 2013 Toyota Venza (247 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Bora. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Bora.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Volkswagen Bora | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Toyota |
| Model | Bora | Venza |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 67 L |
