2005 Peugeot 307 vs. 2005 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, both 2005 Peugeot 307 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Bora (113 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Peugeot 307. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Bora should accelerate faster than 2005 Peugeot 307. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 79 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 Peugeot 307 (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Bora. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Peugeot 307 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Bora.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Peugeot 307 | 2005 Volkswagen Bora | |
| Make | Peugeot | Volkswagen |
| Model | 307 | Bora |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 11.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1331 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
