2008 Suzuki Ignis vs. 2008 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, both 2008 Suzuki Ignis 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 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2008 Suzuki Ignis. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Bora should accelerate faster than 2008 Suzuki Ignis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Bora weights approximately 305 kg more than 2008 Suzuki Ignis. 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 (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Suzuki Ignis. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Suzuki Ignis.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Suzuki Ignis | 2008 Volkswagen Bora | |
Make | Suzuki | Volkswagen |
Model | Ignis | Bora |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 211 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 9.2 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 | 1050 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 55 L |