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 0.8 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.0
9.0
Real fuel consumption:
9.9 l/100km
9.4 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Bora consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Bora consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Volkswagen Bora has 4x4: 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%).
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:
360 litres
435 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1370 litres
1345 litres
Volkswagen Bora has 75 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Bora (by 25 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.
