Volkswagen Bora is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Bora engine produces 15 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 30 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Bora reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.2
5.8
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Bora consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1000 km in combined cycle
1080 km in combined cycle
1210 km on highway
1340 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).
