2008 Mitsubishi Grandis vs. 2008 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, both 2008 Mitsubishi Grandis 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mitsubishi Grandis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Bora (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2008 Mitsubishi Grandis. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Bora should accelerate faster than 2008 Mitsubishi Grandis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mitsubishi Grandis weights approximately 430 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Mitsubishi Grandis (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Bora. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Mitsubishi Grandis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Bora.
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2008 Mitsubishi Grandis | 2008 Volkswagen Bora | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Volkswagen |
Model | Grandis | Bora |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 211 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 9.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |