BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Bora engine produces 28 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 34 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Bora reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.7
7.4
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Bora consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Bora could require 195 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
710 km in combined cycle
850 km in combined cycle
880 km on highway
1100 km on highway
BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Volkswagen Bora has 4x4: 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%).
Dimensions
Length:
4.41 m
4.48 m
Width:
1.74 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.47 m
1.41 m
Volkswagen Bora is 7 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Bora is 6 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
360 litres
435 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1370 litres
1345 litres
Volkswagen Bora has 75 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Bora (by 25 litres).
Turning diameter:
11 meters
10 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Bora is 1 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Volkswagen Bora can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
