Volkswagen Bora 2000 vs Volvo S60 2000
Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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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 | Manual | |
Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 170 HP | 250 HP | |
Torque: | 220 NM | 330 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
Volvo S60 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Bora engine produces 80 HP less power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 110 NM less than Volvo S60. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Bora reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 9.3 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 10.1 l/100km | |
The Volkswagen Bora is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Bora consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Bora over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Bora consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 70 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
820 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
550 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
Volvo S60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.41 m | 4.58 m | |
Width: | 1.74 m | 1.80 m | |
Height: | 1.47 m | 1.43 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 litres | 424 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1470 litres | 1034 litres | |
Volkswagen Bora has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Bora has 36 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S60. 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 meters | 12 meters | |
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Bora is 1 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 (kg): | 1`870 | 2`010 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | no data | above average | |
Average price (€): | 1600 | 1600 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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