Volkswagen Bora 1999 vs Volkswagen Golf 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Bora and Volkswagen Golf have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Volkswagen Bora reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 14.8 | |
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The Volkswagen Bora is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Bora consumes 4.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Bora over 15,000 km in a year you can save 720 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 370 km in combined cycle | |
| Volkswagen Bora gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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%). Volkswagen Golf 1999: It has Haldex Generation I (up to 2002) or Haldex Generation II (since 2002) automatic four-wheel drive. Under normal driving conditions the torque distribution is 90% to the front axle and 10% to the rear axle. If wheel spin is detected, the multi-disc clutch is locked and the torque is distributed evenly between the axles (50%/50%). | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 5 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.41 m | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Bora is 1 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Bora is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 360 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1370 litres | 1185 litres | |
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Volkswagen Bora has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Bora has 30 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Bora (by 185 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Bora is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`965 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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