Volkswagen Bora 1999 vs Volkswagen Polo 2005
| 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: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 285 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Bora engine produces 15 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Volkswagen Polo. Despite the higher power, Volkswagen Bora reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Bora consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Bora consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Bora gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 |
no data | 1030 litres | |
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Volkswagen Bora has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Bora has 185 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| 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`840 | 1`650 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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