Volkswagen Passat 1985 vs Volkswagen Bora 1998

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Volkswagen Passat
1985 - 1988
Volkswagen Bora
1998 - 2005
Body: HatchbackSedan
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/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Volkswagen Passat is available only with front wheel drive, while Volkswagen Bora can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 1.3 - 2.21.4 - 2.8

Performance

Power: 54 - 136 HP68 - 204 HP
Torque: 100 - 184 NM128 - 320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.5 - 25.2 seconds7.4 - 18 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.0 - 10.35.0 - 11.0
On average, the Volkswagen Passat petrol engines consume nearly the same amount of fuel per 100 km as Volkswagen Bora. On average, Volkswagen Passat equipped with diesel engines consume 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Bora.
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Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 4.42 m4.38 m
Width: 1.71 m1.74 m
Height: 1.38 m1.45 m
Volkswagen Passat is 4 cm longer than the Volkswagen Bora, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Passat is 7 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: no data455 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data785 litres
Turning diameter: 11.6 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat is 0.6 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Bora, which means Volkswagen Passat can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`267~ 1`840
Safety: no datano data
Quality: no datano data
Average price (€): 16001400
Pros and Cons:
    Volkswagen Bora has
    • available with 4x4 drive
    • lower fuel consumption for diesel engines
    • better manoeuvrability
    • lower price
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