2007 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volkswagen Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen Bora would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Bora (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Bora should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 108 kg more than 2004 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, 2007 Honda Civic (341 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Bora. (235 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Bora.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Civic | 2004 Volkswagen Bora | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Civic | Bora |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 341 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.1 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1314 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
