2008 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2008 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, both 2008 Volkswagen Passat 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 Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Bora (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Bora should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 99 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Bora.
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 Passat (251 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Bora. (235 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Bora.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Volkswagen Passat | 2008 Volkswagen Bora | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Passat | Bora |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1779 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 228 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.4 seconds | 8.3 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 | 1477 kg | 1378 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.2 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
