2007 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2008 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Bora is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chevrolet Captiva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet Captiva would be higher. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 148 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 612 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Bora.
Because 2007 Chevrolet Captiva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volkswagen Bora. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Captiva will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Chevrolet Captiva (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Bora. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Bora. 2008 Volkswagen Bora has automatic transmission and 2007 Chevrolet Captiva has manual transmission. 2007 Chevrolet Captiva 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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2007 Chevrolet Captiva | 2008 Volkswagen Bora | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
Model | Captiva | Bora |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 186 km/hour | 216 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1298 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |