BMW 3 series 2002 vs Volkswagen Bora 2000
| 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 | 11.5 seconds | |
| BMW 3 series and Volkswagen Bora have the same engine power, but BMW 3 series torque is 20 NM less than Volkswagen Bora. BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.2 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Bora, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Volkswagen Bora 1998: 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%). | |||
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. | |||
| Volkswagen Bora 2000 1.9 engine: The engine is very demanding when it comes to oil quality and using poor quality lubricants will significantly reduce engine life. | |||
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 | 360 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 75 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Bora. | |||
| 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`960 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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