Volkswagen Bora and BMW 3 series have the same engine power, but Volkswagen Bora torque is 10 NM more than BMW 3 series.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.9
9.6
Volkswagen Bora consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel.
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
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.
