2009 Ford Fiesta vs. 2008 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, 2009 Ford Fiesta 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 (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2009 Ford Fiesta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Bora should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Bora weights approximately 348 kg more than 2009 Ford Fiesta. 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 (235 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Fiesta. (152 Nm @ 4050 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Fiesta | 2008 Volkswagen Bora | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Fiesta | Bora |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4050 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 223 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1318 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |