2007 Toyota Avanza 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 Toyota Avanza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Avanza would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Avanza (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Bora. (104 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Avanza should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Bora weights approximately 101 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avanza.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Volkswagen Bora (148 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (141 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avanza. 2008 Volkswagen Bora has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Avanza has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Avanza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Volkswagen Bora will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Toyota Avanza | 2008 Volkswagen Bora | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | Avanza | Bora |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.3 mm | 77.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1211 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |