Toyota Corolla 1997 vs Volkswagen Bora 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Toyota Corolla is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Corolla engine produces 9 HP more power than Volkswagen Bora, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Toyota Corolla consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Toyota Corolla consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Bora. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Bora gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on 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 Bora 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. | |||
| Volkswagen Bora 1998 1.6 engine: The most common issues with this engine are unstable idle and excessive vibrations. These problems are often resolved by cleaning the fuel injectors or the throttle body.
Another frequent source of trouble ... More about Volkswagen Bora 1998 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.45 m | |
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Toyota Corolla is smaller. Toyota Corolla is 8 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Bora, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Corolla is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 785 litres | |
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Volkswagen Bora has more luggage space. Toyota Corolla has 65 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Bora. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Corolla is 1.4 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`615 | 1`720 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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