BMW 3 series 2002 vs Volkswagen Bora 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 285 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| BMW 3 series and Volkswagen Bora have the same engine power, but BMW 3 series torque is 20 NM less than Volkswagen Bora. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Bora is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Bora, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Bora. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| 1030 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 3 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 5 sērija | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A6, Audi A4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.47 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 7 cm longer than the Volkswagen Bora, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 3 series is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 460 litres | |
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Volkswagen Bora has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 3 series has 25 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Bora. This could mean that the BMW 3 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Bora, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`980 | 1`880 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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