Volkswagen Bora 1998 Variant 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic
Volkswagen Bora 1998 1.8 petrol description
Estate car / wagon Volkswagen Bora 1998 Variant 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic has been produced from May, 2001 to December, 2004. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.8 litres, which produces power of 150 horsepower on 5700 rpm and torque 210 Nm (Newton metres) on 1750 revolutions per minute.
This 4-cylinder 20-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt and chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system and KKK K03 turbine. The engine meets the Euro 3 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 280 up to 480 thousand kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs
The weakest link in this engine is the turbine, whose failure is contributed to by a faulty ...
This Volkswagen Bora 1.8 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.5 litres.
Volkswagen Bora 1998 Variant 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.
Volkswagen Bora 1998 Variant 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 10 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 212 km/h.
Volkswagen Bora 1998 Variant 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic fuel consumption is 9.1 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (11 km/l), city fuel economy - 13 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 7 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 600 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 780 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this Volkswagen (VW) is in line with the figure specified by the manufacturer. More - Real Volkswagen Bora fuel consumption.

Volkswagen Bora 1998 Variant 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic technical data
Model: | Volkswagen Bora Variant 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic | ||
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Body style: | Estate car / wagon | ||
Production period: | 2001. May ... 2004. December | ||
Engine: | 1781 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 218 g/km |
Power: | 150 HP ON 5700 RPM | Torque: | 210 NM ON 1750 RPM |
Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
Top speed: | 212 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.0 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 (combined) 13.0 (urban) 7.0 (highway) | ||
Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km (25.6 MPG) by user reviews from various sources | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres (14.5 gallons) | ||
Car dimensions: | 4.41m (length) 1.74m (width) 1.47m (height) | ||
Turning diameter: | 11 meters | ||
Seats: | 5 seats | ||
Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | ||
Trunk max capacity: | 1470 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
Gross weight: | 1900 kg |
Volkswagen Bora 1998 Variant 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic engine AGU
Engine reliability and common problems:
The weakest link in this engine is the turbine, whose failure is contributed to by a faulty catalytic converter. The oil pump and chain tensioner also tend to have problems.Overall, this engine can last around 280,000 to 480,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement | 1781 cm3 |
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Number of cylinders | 4 |
Bore (cylinder diameter) | 81 mm |
Stroke length (piston move) | 86.4 mm |
Compression ratio | 9.3 : 1 |
Camshaft drive | Timing chain and belt |
Fuel system | Injection |
Volkswagen Bora 1998 Variant 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic oil type | 5W-30 |
Oil capacity | 4.5 litres (4.8 quarts) |
Coolant capacity | 5 litres (5.3 quarts) |
Power | 150 HP ON 5700 RPM |
Torque | 210 NM ON 1750 RPM |
Start of production (year) | 1996 |
Duration of production | 9 years |
Engine also used on | Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Golf Audi A4 Skoda Octavia Audi A3 and 5 other models |
Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design. |
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All Volkswagen Bora estate car [1998 - 2005] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox | Drive type |
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Volkswagen Bora 1998 1.6 Jan 1998 — Dec 2000 | 1.6 Petrol | 100 HP | 7.6 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Bora 1999 1.6 Automatic Jan 1999 — Dec 2000 | 1.6 Petrol | 100 HP | 8.5 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Bora 2000 1.6 16V Jan 2000 — Dec 2005 | 1.6 Petrol | 105 HP | 7.0 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Bora 2002 1.6 FSI
Jan 2002 — Dec 2005 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.6 Petrol | 110 HP | 6.3 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Bora 2000 Variant 1.8 5V Turbo
Aug 2000 — Dec 2004 Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption |
1.8 Petrol | 150 HP | 8.0 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Bora 2001 Variant 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic
Mai 2001 — Dec 2004 Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption |
1.8 Petrol | 150 HP | 9.1 l/100km | Automatic (5) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Bora 1999 Variant 1.9 TDI 115 Hp Jun 1999 — Mai 2001 | 1.9 Diesel | 115 HP | 5.3 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Bora 2000 Variant 1.9 TDI 115 Hp Automatic Aug 2000 — Mai 2001 | 1.9 Diesel | 115 HP | 6.3 l/100km | Automatic (5) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Bora 2000 Variant 1.9 TDI 4Motion 115 Hp 4x4
Mai 2000 — Mai 2001 Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption |
1.9 Diesel | 115 HP | 6.2 l/100km | Manual (6) | All wheel |
Volkswagen Bora 2001 Variant 1.9 TDI 130 Hp
Mai 2001 — Dec 2004 Most fuel efficient diesel version |
1.9 Diesel | 130 HP | 5.2 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Bora 2001 Variant 1.9 TDI 130 Hp Automatic Mai 2001 — Dec 2004 | 1.9 Diesel | 130 HP | 6.5 l/100km | Automatic (5) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Bora 2001 Variant 1.9 TDI 4Motion 130 Hp 4x4
Mai 2001 — Jan 2004 Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption |
1.9 Diesel | 130 HP | 6.2 l/100km | Manual (6) | All wheel |
Volkswagen Bora 1999 2.0 Jan 1999 — Dec 2005 | 2.0 Petrol | 115 HP | 8.0 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Bora 1999 2.0 Automatic Jan 1999 — Dec 2005 | 2.0 Petrol | 115 HP | 9.1 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Bora 1999 2.0 4x4 Jan 1999 — Dec 2005 | 2.0 Petrol | 115 HP | 8.7 l/100km | Manual (5) | All wheel |
Volkswagen Bora 1999 Variant 2.3 V5 150 Hp Jun 1999 — Aug 2000 | 2.3 Petrol | 150 HP | 9.4 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Bora 1999 Variant 2.3 V5 150 Hp Automatic Jun 1999 — Aug 2000 | 2.3 Petrol | 150 HP | 10.0 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Bora 1999 Variant 2.3 V5 4Motion 150 Hp 4x4 Jun 1999 — Aug 2000 | 2.3 Petrol | 150 HP | 10.0 l/100km | Manual (6) | All wheel |
Volkswagen Bora 2000 Variant 2.3 V5 170 Hp Aug 2000 — Dec 2004 | 2.3 Petrol | 170 HP | 8.8 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Bora 2000 Variant 2.3 V5 170 Hp Automatic Aug 2000 — Dec 2004 | 2.3 Petrol | 170 HP | 9.9 l/100km | Automatic (5) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Bora 2000 Variant 2.3 V5 4Motion 170 Hp 4x4 Aug 2000 — Mai 2002 | 2.3 Petrol | 170 HP | 10.0 l/100km | Manual (6) | All wheel |
Volkswagen Bora 2000 Variant 2.8 V6 4Motion 4x4
Mai 2000 — Jan 2004 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.6 seconds |
2.8 Petrol | 204 HP | 11.0 l/100km | Manual (6) | All wheel |