2008 Acura TL vs. 2008 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, both 2008 Acura TL and 2008 Volkswagen Bora were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Acura TL (286 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Bora. (178 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Bora weights approximately 104 kg more than 2008 Acura TL.
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, 2008 Acura TL (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Bora. (235 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2008 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Bora. 2008 Acura TL has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Bora has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Bora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Acura TL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Acura TL | 2008 Volkswagen Bora | |
| Make | Acura | Volkswagen |
| Model | TL | Bora |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1779 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1274 kg | 1378 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |
