2008 Volkswagen Bora vs. 2005 Honda Stream
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Bora is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Stream. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Stream would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Stream is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Stream (160 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Bora. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Stream should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Stream weights approximately 264 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Bora. 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, 2005 Honda Stream (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Bora. (155 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Stream will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Bora. 2005 Honda Stream has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Bora has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Bora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Stream will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Volkswagen Bora | 2005 Honda Stream | |
Make | Volkswagen | Honda |
Model | Bora | Stream |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 189 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1211 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |