Volkswagen Bora 1998 2.3 petrol description
Estate car / wagon Volkswagen Bora 1998 Variant 2.3 V5 150 Hp has been produced from June, 1999 to August, 2000. It has five-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.3 litres, which produces power of 150 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 205 Nm (Newton metres) on 3200 revolutions per minute.
This 5-cylinder 10-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 2 and Euro 3 emission standards available. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 240 000 and 410 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs
This Volkswagen Bora 2.3 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4 litres.
Volkswagen Bora 1998 Variant 2.3 V5 150 Hp has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Volkswagen Bora 1998 Variant 2.3 V5 150 Hp accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 9.4 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 216 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Volkswagen Bora 1998 Variant 2.3 V5 150 Hp fuel consumption is 9.4 litres per 100km (10.6 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 13 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 7.3 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 580 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 740 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Volkswagen (VW) real everyday fuel consumption is 10.1 litres per 100 km, which is 7% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Volkswagen Bora fuel consumption.
- Volkswagen Bora 1999 Variant 2.3 V5 150 Hp Automatic AT is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 0.6 seconds later (in 10 seconds), moreover, it is less economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.6 litres per 100 km or 6 % - 10.0 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 0.3 litres per 100 km or 3 % - 10.4 litres per 100 km
- Volkswagen Bora 1999 Variant 2.3 V5 4Motion 150 Hp MT 4x4 is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 0.6 seconds later (in 10 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.6 litres per 100 km or 6 % - 10.0 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is similar - 10.1 litres per 100 km

Volkswagen Bora 1998 Variant 2.3 V5 150 Hp technical data
Model: | Volkswagen Bora Variant 2.3 V5 150 Hp | ||
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Body style: | Estate car / wagon | ||
Production period: | 1999. June ... 2000. August | ||
Engine: | 2324 cm3 Petrol, 5 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 226 g/km |
Power: | 150 HP ON 6000 RPM | Torque: | 205 NM ON 3200 RPM |
Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
Top speed: | 216 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 (combined) 13.0 (urban) 7.3 (highway) | ||
Real fuel consumption: | 10.1 l/100km (23.3 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: | 1855 kg |
Volkswagen Bora 1998 Variant 2.3 V5 150 Hp engine AGZ
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 240,000 to 410,000 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 | 2324 cm3 |
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Number of cylinders | 5 |
Bore (cylinder diameter) | 81 mm |
Stroke length (piston move) | 90.2 mm |
Compression ratio | 10.1 : 1 |
Camshaft drive | Timing chain Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more. |
Fuel system | Injection |
Volkswagen Bora 1998 Variant 2.3 V5 150 Hp oil type | 5W-30 |
Oil capacity | 4 litres (4.2 quarts) |
Coolant capacity | 9 litres (9.5 quarts) |
Power | 150 HP ON 6000 RPM |
Torque | 205 NM ON 3200 RPM |
Start of production (year) | 1996 |
Duration of production | 5 years |
Engine also used on | Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Golf |
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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 |