Volkswagen Bora 2000 vs Volkswagen Bora 1999
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Bora 2000 is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Bora 2000 engine produces 25 HP more power than Volkswagen Bora 1999, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Volkswagen Bora 1999. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Bora 2000 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 9.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Bora 2000 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Bora 2000 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Bora 1999, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Bora 2000 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Bora 2000 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Bora 1999. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 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: | 440'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A4, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia | |
| 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 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Bora 2000 1.8 engine: The weakest link in this engine is the turbine, whose failure is contributed to by a faulty catalytic converter. The oil pump and chain tensioner also tend to have problems. Volkswagen Bora 1999 1.8 engine: This engine is known for its reliability and durability, often lasting over 450,000 km with proper maintenance. Regular maintenance, particularly using high-quality oil, is essential to maximize its lifespan and performance. One of the most common issues is the failure of the vacuum regulator for the intake ... More about Volkswagen Bora 1999 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.41 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Bora 2000 is 3 cm longer than the Volkswagen Bora 1999, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Bora 2000 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 340 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1470 litres | 670 litres | |
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Volkswagen Bora 2000 has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Bora 2000 has 120 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Bora 1999. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Bora 2000 (by 800 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 1`875 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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