2005 Hyundai Matrix vs. 2005 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, both 2005 Hyundai Matrix and 2005 Volkswagen Bora were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Bora (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Matrix. (123 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Bora should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Matrix. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Matrix weights approximately 376 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Bora.
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, 2005 Volkswagen Bora (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Matrix. (161 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Matrix.
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2005 Hyundai Matrix | 2005 Volkswagen Bora | |
Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
Model | Matrix | Bora |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1434 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |