Volkswagen Bora 1999 vs Audi A4 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Bora engine produces 15 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 25 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Bora reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 10.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.1 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Volkswagen Bora consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Bora over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Bora consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Volkswagen Bora 1998: 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%). Audi A4 1999: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control that operates at speeds up to 40 km/h and applies brakes to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differential. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 460'000 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 Audi A4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf | Used also on Audi A6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Bora might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A4 1999 2.4 engine: Engines is considered quite reliable. It features a cast-iron cylinder block and a timing system driven by a toothed belt, which operates only the camshafts for the exhaust valves. The intake valves are ... More about Audi A4 1999 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.41 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.42 m | |
| Volkswagen Bora is 7 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Bora is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 360 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1370 litres | 1250 litres | |
| Volkswagen Bora has 30 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Bora (by 120 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Bora is 0.1 metres less than that of the Audi A4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`965 | 2`015 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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