Volkswagen Bora 2001 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: | 130 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Bora is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Bora engine produces 30 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Volkswagen Polo. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Bora reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 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 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Bora consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Bora gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Volkswagen Bora has 4x4: 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%). | |||
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: | 340 litres | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
670 litres | 1030 litres | |
| Volkswagen Bora has 70 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Polo (by 360 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`970 | 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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