2008 Toyota Avalon vs. 2005 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, 2008 Toyota Avalon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Bora would be higher. At 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Avalon (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Bora. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Bora weights approximately 82 kg more than 2008 Toyota Avalon.
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 Toyota Avalon (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Bora. (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Bora. 2008 Toyota Avalon has automatic transmission and 2005 Volkswagen Bora has manual transmission. 2005 Volkswagen Bora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Toyota Avalon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Toyota Avalon | 2005 Volkswagen Bora | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | Avalon | Bora |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3456 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 269 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1292 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |