Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors.
Performance
Power:
150 HP
150 HP
Torque:
310 NM
205 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
10 seconds
10 seconds
Volkswagen Passat and Volkswagen Bora have the same engine power, but Volkswagen Passat torque is 105 NM more than Volkswagen Bora.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.9
10.0
The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Passat consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Bora, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Passat over 15,000 km in a year you can save 315 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
780 km in combined cycle
620 km in combined cycle
1030 km on highway
780 km on highway
Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
360'000 km
380'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
4 years
5 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A8
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Volkswagen Passat is larger. Volkswagen Passat is 32 cm longer than the Volkswagen Bora, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Passat is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
400 litres
340 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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670 litres
Volkswagen Passat has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Passat has 60 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Bora.
