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
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.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
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
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.
