Volkswagen Bora 1998 vs Toyota Corolla 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 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 | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Toyota Corolla is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Bora engine produces 9 HP less power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Toyota Corolla. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Bora reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Bora consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Bora could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Bora consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 280'000 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 | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volkswagen Golf | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla Verso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Corolla might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volkswagen Bora engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.38 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Bora is 3 cm shorter than the Toyota Corolla, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Bora is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 437 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
785 litres | no data | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Bora has 18 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. The Toyota Corolla may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Bora is 0.8 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means Volkswagen Bora can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`720 | 1`655 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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