2008 Toyota Tazz vs. 2008 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, both 2008 Toyota Tazz 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Bora weights approximately 332 kg more than 2008 Toyota Tazz.
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 (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Tazz. (103 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Tazz. 2008 Volkswagen Bora has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Tazz has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Tazz will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Volkswagen Bora will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Toyota Tazz | 2008 Volkswagen Bora | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | Tazz | Bora |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 128 HP |
Torque | 103 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.1 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 948 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |