Toyota Corolla 2004 vs Volkswagen Bora 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 285 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.6 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Bora is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Corolla engine produces 1 HP more power than Volkswagen Bora, but torque is 5 NM less than Volkswagen Bora. Despite the higher power, Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Bora is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Corolla consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Bora, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Corolla could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Corolla consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Bora. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Bora gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 420'000 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 Bora engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A6, Audi A4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Corolla might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volkswagen Bora engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Toyota Corolla 2004 2.0 engine: The engine was known for its solid technical characteristics.
One of its drawbacks is the lack of hydraulic lifters, requiring periodic valve clearance adjustments. The next-generation 1AD-FTV engine was equipped with ... More about Toyota Corolla 2004 2.0 engine Volkswagen Bora 1999 1.9 engine: The engine is very demanding when it comes to oil quality and using poor quality lubricants will significantly reduce engine life. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.41 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Corolla and Volkswagen Bora are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 460 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Corolla is 0.8 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Bora, which means Toyota Corolla can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`300 | 1`880 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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