Toyota Corolla 2003 vs Volkswagen Bora 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 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: | 110 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 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, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Volkswagen Bora. Thanks to more power Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Corolla consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Bora, which means that by driving the Toyota Corolla over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Corolla consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Bora. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 480'000 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: | 12 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla Verso | 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. 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.38 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Corolla and Volkswagen Bora are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 437 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 785 litres | |
| Toyota Corolla has 18 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Bora. | |||
| 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`655 | 1`720 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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