Volkswagen Bora 1998 1.6 101 Hp Automatic

Volkswagen Bora 1998 1.6 petrol description

Sedan Volkswagen Bora 1998 1.6 101 Hp Automatic has been produced from November, 1998 to August, 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, it has no turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 3 and Euro 4 emission standards available. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 310 000 and 520 000 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 Automatic has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Volkswagen Bora 1998 1.6 101 Hp Automatic accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 14 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 185 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Volkswagen Bora 1998 1.6 101 Hp Automatic fuel consumption is 8.4 litres per 100km (11.9 km/l), city fuel economy - 12 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 6.4 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 640 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 840 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.

With the same engine there is also Volkswagen Bora version with manual gearbox (Volkswagen Bora 1998 1.6 101 Hp MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 2 seconds faster (in 12 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.9 litres per 100 km or 11 % - 7.5 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is similar - 8.1 litres per 100 km.
Volkswagen Bora 1998

Volkswagen Bora 1998 1.6 101 Hp Automatic technical data

Model: Volkswagen Bora 1.6 101 Hp Automatic
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 1998. November ... 2000. August 
Engine: 1595 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 202 g/km
Power: 101 HP ON 5600 RPM Torque: 145 NM ON 3800 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (4 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 185 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 14.0 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.4 (combined) 12.0 (urban) 6.4 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 8.2 l/100km (28.7 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: 1750 kg

Volkswagen Bora 1998 1.6 101 Hp Automatic 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 Automatic 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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