2008 Volkswagen Bora vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Volkswagen Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Volkswagen Bora would be higher. 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 2009 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Bora should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Bora weights approximately 175 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. 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 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 2009 Honda Civic 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. 2009 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Volkswagen Bora | 2009 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Honda |
| Model | Bora | Civic |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.2 seconds | 10.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
