Volkswagen Bora 1998 vs Volkswagen Vento 1992
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 166 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Bora is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Bora engine produces 35 HP more power than Volkswagen Vento, whereas torque is 39 NM more than Volkswagen Vento. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Bora reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Vento is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Bora consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Vento, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Bora could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Bora consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Vento. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 550 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Vento gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Vento engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Seat Toledo, Seat Ibiza, Seat Cordoba | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Vento might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.38 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.40 m | |
| Volkswagen Bora and Volkswagen Vento are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
785 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`825 | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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