Volkswagen Bora 2000 vs BMW 3 series 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Bora and BMW 3 series have the same engine power, but Volkswagen Bora torque is 10 NM more than BMW 3 series. Volkswagen Bora reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 9.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volkswagen Bora consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Bora consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 550 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| BMW 3 sērija 2001 2.2 engine: The BMW M54B22 is a 2.2-liter naturally aspirated inline-six producing around 170 hp. It is generally regarded as a durable and well-balanced engine, typical of BMW’s classic straight-six lineup. When maintained properly it can easily exceed 300,000 km, but it does have several known weaknesses that owners should ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2001 2.2 engine | |||
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 |
1470 litres | 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Bora (by 125 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 1`985 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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