Volkswagen Bora 1999 vs Volkswagen Golf 1999
| 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: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Bora and Volkswagen Golf have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Volkswagen Bora reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Bora consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Bora could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Bora consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Volkswagen Bora 1998: Vehicle is equipped with 4motion automatic four-wheel drive. Under normal driving conditions, the torque distribution is 90% to the front axle and 10% to the rear axle. When wheel spin is detected, the multi-plate clutch engages and torque is evenly distributed between the axles (50%/50%). Volkswagen Golf 1998: Haldex Generation I automatic four-wheel drive. Under normal driving conditions the torque distribution is 90% to the front axle and 10% to the rear axle. When wheel spin is detected, the multi-disc clutch locks and torque is evenly distributed between the axles (50%/50%). | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 4 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.38 m | 4.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 m | |
| Volkswagen Bora is 23 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Bora is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 340 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
670 litres | 1185 litres | |
| Volkswagen Bora has 10 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 515 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Bora is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`875 | 1`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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