2008 Audi A3 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, both 2008 Audi A3 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 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Bora (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2008 Audi A3. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Bora should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Bora weights approximately 38 kg more than 2008 Audi A3. 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, 2008 Volkswagen Bora (235 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A3. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A3 | 2008 Volkswagen Bora | |
| Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
| Model | A3 | Bora |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1779 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.9 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 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 | 1340 kg | 1378 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
