Volkswagen Bora 2001 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: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Polo is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Bora and Volkswagen Polo have the same engine power, but Volkswagen Bora torque is 10 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. Volkswagen Bora reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 7.8 | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Bora consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Bora could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 730 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Bora gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Volkswagen Bora 2001 1.8 engine: The weakest link in this engine is the turbine, whose failure is contributed to by a faulty catalytic converter. The oil pump and chain tensioner also tend to have problems. | |||
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`820 | 1`650 | |
| 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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