Volkswagen Bora 1998 1.6 101 Hp

Volkswagen Bora 1998 1.6 petrol description

Sedan Volkswagen Bora 1998 1.6 101 Hp has been produced from November, 1998 to May, 2000. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.6 litres, which produces power of 101 horsepower on 5600 rpm and torque 145 Nm (Newton metres) on 3800 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). Engine versions compliant with Euro 3 and Euro 4 emission standards available. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 310 up to 520 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 
This Volkswagen Bora 1.6 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.5 litres.

Volkswagen Bora 1998 1.6 101 Hp has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Volkswagen Bora 1998 1.6 101 Hp accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 12 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 188 km/h.

Volkswagen Bora 1998 1.6 101 Hp fuel consumption is 7.5 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (13.3 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 10 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 5.8 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 720 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 940 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Volkswagen (VW) real everyday fuel consumption is 8.1 litres per 100 km, which is 8% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Volkswagen Bora fuel consumption.

With the same engine there is also Volkswagen Bora version with automatic gearbox (Volkswagen Bora 1998 1.6 101 Hp Automatic AT) available, which is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 2 seconds later (in 14 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.9 litres per 100 km or 12 % - 8.4 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is similar - 8.2 litres per 100 km.
Volkswagen Bora 1998

Volkswagen Bora 1998 1.6 101 Hp technical data

Model: Volkswagen Bora 1.6 101 Hp
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 1998. November ... 2000. May 
Engine: 1595 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 180 g/km
Power: 101 HP ON 5600 RPM Torque: 145 NM ON 3800 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 188 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.0 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.5 (combined) 10.0 (urban) 5.8 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 8.1 l/100km (29 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres (14.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.38m (length) 1.74m (width) 1.45m (height)
Turning diameter: 11 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 455 litres
Trunk max capacity: 785 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1720 kg

Volkswagen Bora 1998 1.6 101 Hp engine AKL

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 310,000 to 520,000 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 1595 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 81 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 77.4 mm
Compression ratio 10.3 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

Fuel system Injection
Volkswagen Bora 1998 1.6 101 Hp oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4.5 litres (4.8 quarts)
Coolant capacity 5 litres (5.3 quarts)
Power 101 HP ON 5600 RPM
Torque 145 NM ON 3800 RPM
Start of production (year) 1996
Duration of production 14 years

Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 1999 onwards.

Engine also used on Volkswagen Golf

All Volkswagen Bora sedan [1998 - 2005] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Volkswagen Bora 1998 1.4 16V Nov 1998 — Nov 2001 1.4 Petrol 75 HP 6.7 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Bora 1998 1.6 101 Hp Nov 1998 — Mai 2000 1.6 Petrol 101 HP 7.5 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Bora 1998 1.6 101 Hp Automatic Nov 1998 — Aug 2000 1.6 Petrol 101 HP 8.4 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Volkswagen Bora 2000 1.6 102 Hp Aug 2000 — Sep 2005 1.6 Petrol 102 HP 8.1 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Volkswagen Bora 2000 1.6 16V Mai 2000 — Sep 2005 1.6 Petrol 105 HP 7.0 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Bora 2003 1.6 16V FSI Mar 2003 — Sep 2005

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.6 Petrol 110 HP 6.2 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Bora 1999 1.8 5V 4Motion 4x4 Jan 1999 — Mai 2000 1.8 Petrol 125 HP 9.0 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Volkswagen Bora 2000 1.8 5V Turbo Aug 2000 — Sep 2005 1.8 Petrol 150 HP 7.9 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Bora 2001 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic Mai 2001 — Mai 2002 1.8 Petrol 150 HP 8.9 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Bora 1998 1.9 SDI Nov 1998 — Nov 2001 1.9 Diesel 68 HP 5.2 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Bora 1998 1.9 TDI 90 Hp Nov 1998 — Nov 2001

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.9 Diesel 90 HP 5.0 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Bora 1998 1.9 TDI 90 Hp Automatic Nov 1998 — Nov 2001 1.9 Diesel 90 HP 6.3 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Volkswagen Bora 2001 1.9 TDI 100 Hp Oct 2001 — Sep 2005 1.9 Diesel 100 HP 5.1 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Bora 2001 1.9 TDI 100 Hp Automatic Oct 2001 — Sep 2005 1.9 Diesel 100 HP 6.5 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Bora 1998 1.9 TDI 110 Hp Nov 1998 — Oct 2001

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.9 Diesel 110 HP 5.0 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Bora 1998 1.9 TDI 110 Hp Automatic Nov 1998 — Aug 2000 1.9 Diesel 110 HP 6.3 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Volkswagen Bora 1999 1.9 TDI 115 Hp Aug 1999 — Mai 2001 1.9 Diesel 115 HP 5.1 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Bora 2000 1.9 TDI 115 Hp Automatic Aug 2000 — Mai 2001 1.9 Diesel 115 HP 5.3 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Bora 2001 1.9 TDI 130 Hp Apr 2001 — Sep 2005

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

1.9 Diesel 130 HP 5.2 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Bora 2001 1.9 TDI 130 Hp Automatic Mai 2001 — Sep 2005 1.9 Diesel 130 HP 6.5 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Bora 2001 1.9 TDI 4Motion 130 Hp 4x4 Mai 2001 — Jan 2004 1.9 Diesel 130 HP 6.2 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Volkswagen Bora 2000 1.9 TDI 150 Hp Aug 2000 — Sep 2005

Most powerfull diesel version (150 HP)

1.9 Diesel 150 HP 5.4 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Bora 2000 1.9 TDI 4Motion 150 Hp 4x4 Aug 2000 — Jan 2004

Most powerfull diesel version (150 HP)

1.9 Diesel 150 HP 6.3 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Volkswagen Bora 1998 2.0 2.0 Petrol 115 HP 8.0 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Bora 1998 2.0 Automatic Nov 1998 — Mai 2002 2.0 Petrol 115 HP 8.9 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Volkswagen Bora 1998 2.3 V5 150 Hp Nov 1998 — Aug 2000 2.3 Petrol 150 HP 9.3 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Bora 1998 2.3 V5 150 Hp Automatic Nov 1998 — Aug 2000 2.3 Petrol 150 HP 9.9 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Volkswagen Bora 2000 2.3 V5 4Motion 150 Hp 4x4 Mai 2000 — Aug 2000 2.3 Petrol 150 HP 10.0 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Volkswagen Bora 2000 2.3 V5 170 Hp Aug 2000 — Jan 2005 2.3 Petrol 170 HP 8.7 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Bora 2000 2.3 V5 170 Hp Automatic Aug 2000 — Jan 2005 2.3 Petrol 170 HP 9.7 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Bora 2000 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 1999 2.8 V6 4Motion 4x4 Aug 1999 — Jan 2004

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.4 seconds

2.8 Petrol 204 HP 11.0 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Volkswagen Bora 1998 reviews
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