Volkswagen Bora 1998 vs Kia Cerato 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 101 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 143 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 11 seconds | |
|
Kia Cerato is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Bora engine produces 4 HP less power than Kia Cerato, but torque is 2 NM more than Kia Cerato. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Bora reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
|
By specification Volkswagen Bora consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Cerato, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Bora could require 105 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 Kia Cerato. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volkswagen Golf | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Cerato 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 | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.47 m | |
| Volkswagen Bora is 10 cm shorter than the Kia Cerato, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Bora is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 381 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
785 litres | no data | |
|
Volkswagen Bora has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Bora has 74 litres more trunk space than the Kia Cerato. The Kia Cerato may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Bora is 0.9 metres more than that of the Kia Cerato, which means Volkswagen Bora can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`720 | 1`720 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1600 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Volkswagen Bora has
|
Kia Cerato has
| |