Volkswagen Bora 1998 vs Volvo S60 2000

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Volkswagen Bora
1998 - 2005
Volvo S60
2000 - 2004
Body: Estate car / wagonSedan
The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Engines: 1.6 - 2.82.0 - 2.5

Performance

Power: 100 - 204 HP130 - 300 HP
Torque: 145 - 310 NM192 - 400 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.6 - 13.7 seconds5.7 - 12 seconds
In general, Volvo S60 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Volkswagen Bora. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison!

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.2 - 11.06.5 - 13.0
Volkswagen Bora petrol engines consumes on average 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volvo S60. On average, Volkswagen Bora equipped with diesel engines consume 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 4.41 m4.58 m
Width: 1.74 m1.80 m
Height: 1.47 m1.43 m
Volkswagen Bora is smaller, but slightly higher.
Volkswagen Bora is 17 cm shorter than the Volvo S60, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Bora is 4 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 460 litres424 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down, if possible
1470 litres1034 litres
Volkswagen Bora has more luggage capacity.
Even though the car is shorter, The Volvo S60 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Bora (by 436 litres).
Turning diameter: 11 meters13 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Bora is 2 metres less than that of the Volvo S60, which means Volkswagen Bora can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight: ~ 1`881 kg~ 2`030 kg
Net weight:~ 1`364 kg~ 1`526 kg
Load capacity:~ 517 kg~ 504 kg
Safety: no data
Quality: no data
above average
Average price (€): 14001200
Rating in user reviews: 7.8/10 8.0/10
Pros and Cons: Volkswagen Bora has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
Volvo S60 has
  • more powerful and dynamic engines
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