Volkswagen Bora 2000 vs Volvo S60 2002
| 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: | 2.8 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Bora engine produces 6 HP less power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Volvo S60. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Bora reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 9.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.7 l/100km | 10.3 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Bora consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Bora could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Bora consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 570 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Volkswagen Bora 1998: Vehicle is equipped with 4motion automatic four-wheel drive. Under normal driving conditions, the torque distribution is 90% to the front axle and 10% to the rear axle. When wheel spin is detected, the multi-plate clutch engages and torque is evenly distributed between the axles (50%/50%). Volvo S60 2000: It has Haldex Generation II type automatic all wheel drive. In normal driving conditions torque distribution is 90% to front wheels and 10% to rear. If wheel spin is detected system locks multi-plate and torque is distributed between the axles evenly (50%/50%). | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.41 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.43 m | |
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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: | 360 litres | 424 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1370 litres | 1034 litres | |
| Volkswagen Bora has 64 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S60. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Bora (by 336 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`965 | 2`060 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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