2005 Toyota Matrix vs. 2005 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, both 2005 Toyota 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 (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Matrix. (123 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Bora should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Matrix. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Matrix weights approximately 53 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Bora.
Because 2005 Toyota Matrix is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Volkswagen Bora. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Matrix 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, 2005 Volkswagen Bora (320 Nm) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Matrix. (161 Nm). This means 2005 Volkswagen Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Matrix.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Matrix | 2005 Volkswagen Bora | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Matrix | Bora |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 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 | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1292 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
