BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 21 HP more power than Volkswagen Bora, whereas torque is 110 NM more than Volkswagen Bora. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.7
8.0
Real fuel consumption:
6.3 l/100km
8.7 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Bora, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 345 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Bora.
Fuel tank capacity:
63 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1100 km in combined cycle
680 km in combined cycle
1400 km on highway
900 km on highway
1000 km with real consumption
630 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Dimensions
Length:
4.47 m
4.38 m
Width:
1.74 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.45 m
BMW 3 series is 9 cm longer than the Volkswagen Bora, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 3 series is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
440 litres
455 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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785 litres
Despite its longer length, BMW 3 series has 15 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Bora. This could mean that the BMW 3 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
Turning diameter:
10 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Bora, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
