BMW 3 series 1998 vs Volkswagen Bora 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| 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: | 136 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 21 HP more power than Volkswagen Bora, whereas torque is 110 NM more than Volkswagen Bora. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 2.3 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 345 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Bora. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 580'000 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 Volkswagen Bora engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 5 sērija | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Beetle | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.45 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 9 cm longer than the Volkswagen Bora, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 3 series is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 785 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, BMW 3 series has 15 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`875 | 1`780 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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