Volkswagen Bora 1998 2.3 V5 4Motion 170 Hp

Volkswagen Bora 1998 2.3 petrol description

Sedan Volkswagen Bora 1998 2.3 V5 4Motion 170 Hp has been produced from August, 2000 to May, 2002. It has five-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.3 litres, which produces power of 170 horsepower on 6200 rpm and torque 220 Nm (Newton metres) on 3300 revolutions per minute.

This 5-cylinder 20-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 3 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 250 000 to 420 000 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 4.6 litres.

Volkswagen Bora 1998 2.3 V5 4Motion 170 Hp has AWD (all wheel drive) (power is automatically distributed between the wheel axles) and manual gearbox with 6 gears. 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%).
Volkswagen Bora 1998 2.3 V5 4Motion 170 Hp accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 9.1 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 218 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Volkswagen Bora 1998 2.3 V5 4Motion 170 Hp in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 10 litres per 100km (10 km/l), city fuel economy - 14 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 7.6 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 62 litres or 16.38 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 620 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 800 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 are also two other Volkswagen Bora versions - with front wheel drive and manual gearbox (Volkswagen Bora 2000 2.3 V5 170 Hp MT), and with front wheel drive and automatic gearbox (Volkswagen Bora 2000 2.3 V5 170 Hp Automatic AT) available:
  • Volkswagen Bora 2000 2.3 V5 170 Hp MT is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 0.6 seconds faster (in 8.5 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 1.3 litres per 100 km or 13 % - 8.7 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is similar - 9.9 litres per 100 km
  • Volkswagen Bora 2000 2.3 V5 170 Hp Automatic AT manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.3 litres per 100 km or 3 % - 9.7 litres per 100 km
Volkswagen Bora 1998

Volkswagen Bora 1998 2.3 V5 4Motion 170 Hp technical data

Model: Volkswagen Bora 2.3 V5 4Motion 170 Hp
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 2000. August ... 2002. May 
Engine: 2324 cm3 Petrol, 5 cylinders CO2 emissions: 240 g/km
Power: 170 HP ON 6200 RPM Torque: 220 NM ON 3300 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Maximum speed: 218 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.1 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 10.0 (combined) 14.0 (urban) 7.6 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 9.9 l/100km (23.8 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 62 litres (16.4 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.38m (length) 1.74m (width) 1.45m (height)
Turning diameter: 11 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 340 litres
Trunk max capacity: 670 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1970 kg

Volkswagen Bora 1998 2.3 V5 4Motion 170 Hp engine AQN

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 250,000 to 420,000 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
Number of cylinders 5
Bore (cylinder diameter) 81 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 90.2 mm
Compression ratio 10.8 : 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 2.3 V5 4Motion 170 Hp oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4.6 litres (4.9 quarts)
Coolant capacity 9 litres (9.5 quarts)
Power 170 HP ON 6200 RPM
Torque 220 NM ON 3300 RPM
Start of production (year) 2000
Duration of production 5 years

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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