2005 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Bora is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Bora (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Bora should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Bora weights approximately 238 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. 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, 2008 Volkswagen Bora (320 Nm) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (151 Nm). This means 2008 Volkswagen Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2008 Volkswagen Bora | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Civic | Bora |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1685 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1151 kg | 1389 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
