Volkswagen Bora 1999 vs BMW 3 series 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 285 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Bora is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Bora engine produces 1 HP less power than BMW 3 series, but torque is 110 NM more than BMW 3 series. Despite less power, Volkswagen Bora reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Bora is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Bora consumes 2.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Bora over 15,000 km in a year you can save 420 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Bora consumes 2.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Bora gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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: | 3 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A6, Audi A4 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.41 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: | 460 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1345 litres | |
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Volkswagen Bora has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Bora has 25 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The BMW 3 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`880 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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