2008 Rover 25 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, both 2008 Rover 25 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 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Bora (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2008 Rover 25. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Bora should accelerate faster than 2008 Rover 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Bora weights approximately 213 kg more than 2008 Rover 25. 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 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Rover 25. (123 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Rover 25.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Rover 25 | 2008 Volkswagen Bora | |
Make | Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | 25 | Bora |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 223 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1318 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |