Volkswagen Bora 2003 vs Seat Toledo 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Bora is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Bora engine produces 10 HP more power than Seat Toledo, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Seat Toledo. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Bora reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Bora is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Bora consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Seat Toledo, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Bora over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Bora consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Seat Toledo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Bora gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 480'000 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 Seat Toledo engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi A2 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Seat Ibiza | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Seat Toledo might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Bora 2003 1.6 engine: The intake system in this engine is highly complex, with numerous sensors prone to malfunctions. The only effective solution is to replace them when issues arise.
This engine is also highly sensitive to ... More about Volkswagen Bora 2003 1.6 engine Seat Toledo 1999 1.6 engine: This is a simple and reliable engine with an impressive lifespan when properly maintained. However, many of its issues stem from air leaks, so checking hoses and the intake manifold is essential. The ignition ... More about Seat Toledo 1999 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.38 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Bora is 6 cm shorter than the Seat Toledo, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Bora is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
785 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Bora is 0.1 metres more than that of the Seat Toledo. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1200 | |
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