Volkswagen Bora 1998 vs BMW 3 series 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 101 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Bora engine produces 42 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 55 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Bora reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Bora is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volkswagen Bora consumes 0.3 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. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Bora consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 380'000 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 Volkswagen Bora engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volkswagen Golf | Used only for this car | |
| 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. | |||
| Volkswagen Bora 1998 1.6 engine: The most common issues with this engine are unstable idle and excessive vibrations. These problems are often resolved by cleaning the fuel injectors or the throttle body.
Another frequent source of trouble ... More about Volkswagen Bora 1998 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.38 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.42 m | |
| Volkswagen Bora is 9 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Bora is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
785 litres | no data | |
| Even though the car is shorter, The BMW 3 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`720 kg | 1`820 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`185 kg | 1`320 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 535 kg | 500 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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