2006 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, 2006 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Bora would be higher. At 2,352 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (187 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Bora. (104 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Accord weights approximately 351 kg more than 2005 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, 2006 Honda Accord (223 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Bora. (148 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Bora. 2006 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2005 Volkswagen Bora has manual transmission. 2005 Volkswagen Bora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Honda Accord | 2005 Volkswagen Bora | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Accord | Bora |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2352 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 223 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 86.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 11.5:1 |
Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.2 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1227 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |