BMW 3 series 2001 vs Volkswagen Bora 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 42 HP more power than Volkswagen Bora, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Volkswagen Bora. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.4 l/100km | 9.2 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 1.6 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 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Bora. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4 | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A4, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Bora might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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`955 | 1`790 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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