Volkswagen Bora 2003 vs Volkswagen Polo 2006
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 153 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Bora engine produces 5 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 2 NM more than Volkswagen Polo. Despite the higher power, Volkswagen Bora reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Bora is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Bora consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Bora over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Bora consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Bora gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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 | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.38 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.47 m | |
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Volkswagen Bora is larger, but slightly lower. Volkswagen Bora is 46 cm longer than the Volkswagen Polo, 9 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Bora is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
785 litres | 1030 litres | |
| Volkswagen Bora has 185 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Polo (by 245 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Bora is 0.4 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Polo, which means Volkswagen Bora can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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