2005 Pontiac Bonneville 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 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Pontiac Bonneville (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Bora. (113 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 481 kg more than 2008 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, 2005 Pontiac Bonneville (407 Nm) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Bora. (170 Nm). This means 2005 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Bora.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Pontiac Bonneville | 2008 Volkswagen Bora | |
Make | Pontiac | Volkswagen |
Model | Bonneville | Bora |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4572 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 170 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1719 kg | 1238 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |