2007 BMW 335 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Bora is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 335. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 335 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Bora. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Bora.
Because 2007 BMW 335 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volkswagen Bora. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 BMW 335 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, 2007 BMW 335 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Bora. (127 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Bora.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 335 | 2008 Volkswagen Bora | |
Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
Model | 335 | Bora |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |